Ingredients
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
1 large egg
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/4 c. finely minced Italian parsley
4 cloves garlic, finely minced (divided)
1 lb. hot Italian sausage, cut into 1" pieces
2 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. red wine
Pinch of sugar
1 lb. Cooked spaghetti
Preparation
Step 1In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.Step 2Meanwhile, mix together ground beef, milk, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, Parmesan, parsley, and half the garlic in a large bowl. Using your hands, form the mixture into large meatballs.Step 3When the oil is hot, fry meatballs until browned on all sides and almost cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Step 4Heat another 2 tablespoons oil and cook sausage, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add cooked sausage to plate with meatballs. Step 5Wipe skillet clean, then add remaining olive oil. Cook remaining garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine. Stir in sausage and meatballs, then add wine and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes. Step 6Serve over a large bowl of spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan.
