1. To make the sauce, heat the oil in a pan. 2. Add the onions and celery and cook until translucent. 3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 4. Stir in all the tomatoes with the tomato paste, sugar, and wine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 5. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. 6. Meanwhile, break up the meat in a bowl with a wooden spoon, until it becomes a sticky paste. 7. Stir in the bread crumbs, garlic, herbs, and spices. 8. Stir in the cheese and enough milk to make a firm paste. 9. Flour your hands, take large spoonfuls of the mixture, and shape into 12 balls. 10. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the meatballs for 5-6 minutes, until browned. 11. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. 12. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes, turning once or twice. 13. Add a little extra water if the sauce is beginning to become dry. 14. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to a boil. 15. Add the pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender but still firm to the bite. 16. Drain the pasta, then turn into a warmed serving dish, dot with the butter, and toss with 2 forks. 17. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. 18. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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