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- There’s Rose’s classic eggs. Can she be any more excited (not) for her daughter’s upcoming nuptials? “We’ll sell the house….”
- 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 c. pureed San Marzano tomatoes
- Salt, pepper and sugar, to taste
- 1 1/2 t. anchovy paste (or 3 anchovies, finely chopped)
- 8 oz. Caciovera, thinly sliced (May substitute Caciocavallo.)
- 1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 c. seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 t. fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 c. warm water
- 2 1/4 t. yeast
- 2 t. honey
- 3 to 3 1/4 c. flour
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
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