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Place the bread in a shallow baking dish.
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Pour the milk over the bread and let sit for a couple of minutes.
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In mixing bowl, combine all of the meats together.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the minced onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, parsley and bread.
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Mix well.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Form the mixture into small balls.
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In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
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When the oil is hot add the meatballs and brown for 4 to 6 minutes.
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Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
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In a large saucepan, heat the remaining oil.
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Add the onions.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for 4 to5 minutes or until the onions are soft and clear in color.
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Add the remaining garlic and tomatoes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for 30 minutes.
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Whisk the tomato paste and water together.
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Add to the tomatoes.
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Add the meatballs.
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Bring the liquid to a boil, over high heat.
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Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Reseason with salt and pepper.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and drain.
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Drizzle the pasta with olive oil.
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Season the pasta with salt and pepper.
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Using a box grater, grate the cheese.
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To serve, mound the pasta in the center of each bowl.
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Spoon the meat balls and sauce over the pasta.
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Garnish with the grated cheese