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Grandma Pie
10/28/13
1 package pizza dough
Homemade red sauce
½ package whole milk mozzarella
half large white onion
half package of basil/approximately 14-20 leaves
grated parmesan
salt
pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
oregano
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread dough on square cookie sheet and lip sides to form crust. Slice mozzarella thin, chop onion, and mince basil. Spread red sauce completely over dough. Add mozzarella slices about 1 inch apart, usually 8 per pie. Sprinkle basil and onion over. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over pie to completely cover sauce. Add salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, and oregano to taste. Place in oven for approximately 14 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and crust is golden brown. Remove and let cool for at least 5 minutes. Cut and enjoy.
Eggplant Parmesan:
10/21/13
2 large eggplants
olive oil
4 eggs
Italian style bread crumb
Homemade red sauce
2 packages whole milk mozzarella
1 container of grated parmesan cheese
13×9 inch lasagna pan
salt
pepper
onion powder
Peel eggplants and slice medium thickness. Scramble eggs in bowl and add salt, pepper, and onion powder. Fill frying pan ¼ with olive oil and heat to medium-high. Dip eggplant slice in egg mixture and then in bread crumb, completely covering it. Place eggplant in hot oil and cook until golden on both sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side depending on heat. Remove eggplant slices and place on paper towels. Slice mozzarella thin. Cover bottom of pan with red sauce. Place eggplant slice on top of sauce. Place mozzarella slices on top of eggplant spread apart, usually 8 slices. Sprinkle a healthy amount of parmesan cheese on top. Repeat this step two more times. On top layer add extra cheese. Place pan in over for approximately 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Check top, remove when mozzarella is completely melted and a golden color/ when sizzling. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
Grandma’s homemade sauce:
10/16/13
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic
red pepper
1 can tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can plum tomatoes
3 basil leaves
salt
pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
oregano
parsley
Cover bottom of sauce pan completely with olive oil. Heat olive oil, garlic cloves, and hot pepper in sauce pot on medium heat. When warm, add tomato paste, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Stir until tomato paste is cooked (turns burnt red/brown color, about 5 minutes). Put plum and crushed tomatoes in mixer and mix well until plum tomatoes are completely crushed. Add tomato mixture. Season with more salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, oregano, and parsley to taste. Add basil leaves. Turn up heat and let the sauce come to a boil. Then turn down heat to low simmer. Put lid on and let sit for at least 4 hours. Stir occasionally. When ready to serve remove garlic cloves and basil.
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