Ingredients

Sauce (first 5 ingredients), Meatballs (next 15)

• 6 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes in juice (pref San Marzano)
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/2 c EVOO
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped or put through a press
• salt! (the recipe will tell you exact measurements)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 c EVOO
• 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped or put through a press
• 3 c torn day-old Italian bread (I often use ciabatta, or just a baguette)
• 2-2.5 c whole milk
• 6 large eggs
• 2 c (or 1/4 lb) grated Parm-Reg
• 1/3 c finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 c finely chopped oregano, or 1 tsp dried, crumbled
• 1 T grated lemon zest (CRITICAL ELEMENT)
• 1.5 lb ground veal (I do NOT use veal)*
• 1.5 lb ground pork
• 1.5 lb ground beef (not lean)
• 1 c EVOO or veg oil
• salt & pepper