Meatballs and Marinara

Name: Meatballs and Marinara
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 7 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 onions, minced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano (or 2 t. dried); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 slices white bread, torn into quarters; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef (85% ); 4 ounces Italian sausage, removed from its casing; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 large egg yolks; salt; pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon sugar, plus extra as needed