Mom's Easy Traditional Italian Meatballs

Ingredients (18)

• 1/4-1/2 cup milk
• 2-3 slices bread
• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 -2 clove garlic minced
• For the sauce:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups tomato puree* (passata)
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups water