Ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 1/4 pound stale country bread (such as ciabatta), crust removed and torn into large pieces (about 2 packed cups)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 medium *garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 pound ground beef (ground chuck works great)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground turkey (preferably thigh meat)
• 1/2 medium sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia), minced
• 3 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves (from 1/2 bunch)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano (from 1/4 bunch)
• 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 8 cups tomato sauce, such as Basic Tomato Sauce

To serve:

• 1 1/2 pounds dry spaghetti
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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