The Best Sauce for Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients (25)

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 28 oz. can crushed or whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup milk
• 4-5 slices bread, crusts removed
• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 lb. Italian Sausage
• 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 eggs
• 3 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• About 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup olive, grape, or vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 16 oz. box spaghetti noodles