Herby Meatball Baked Pasta

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Meatballs:

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing the baking dish

1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

3 tablespoons milk

1/2 pound ground beef (80-percent lean)

1/2 pound ground pork

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

2 cloves garlic, finely grated

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 large egg, lightly beaten

Pasta:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 4 large fresh basil sprigs

1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound dried penne

3 cups shredded mozzarella

1 cup grated Parmesan