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Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups of VERY thinly sliced peeled sweet potatoes (a sharp knife is key)
- 4 cups of very thinly slices onions
- 3 cups of tomato sauce (while I usually make my own, I'm a huge fan of "Seeds of Change")
- 1 ½ cups grated mozzarella
- ½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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