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Tomato Pie

This Tomato Pie is a Philadelphia classic. Bake it up and enjoy the bright tomato flavor on a thick bread crust.

Ingredients
  • 24 Rhodes dinner rolls, or 2 loaves Rhodes bread
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 29 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
  1. Combine rolls and roll out to a 12 by 18-inch rectangle. Place on sprayed baking sheet. Let rise 30-45 minutes.
  2. Press dough to edge of pan to form the crust. Poke dough with a fork to stop air bubbles from forming. Bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. While crust is baking, put a large saucepan on the stove at medium-high heat. Warm butter and oil until simmering in the pan. Sauté shallot until translucent. Add sugar, oregano and garlic; stir until incorporated. Add tomato sauce and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Blend sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  4. Remove crust from oven and cover with sauce in an even layer. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until steaming. Top with parmesan cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.