"This dish is simple perfection...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 lb. ground beef
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3/4 lb. ground pork
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2 whole eggs
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3/4 c. fine breadcrumbs
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3/4 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, minced
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1/4 tsp. salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Splash of milk
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1/2 c. olive oil
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1 whole yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
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1/2 c. white or red wine (optional)
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Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, minced
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1/4 tsp. salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp. sugar
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8 whole fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
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2 lb. spaghetti, cooked to al dente