Veal Chops Pizzaiolo

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Directions Preheat broiler to 500 degrees F. In a 2 to 3 quart saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons oil until smoking. Add the onion and oregano and cook 7 to 9 minutes, until the onion is soft and...

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
• Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 cup Basic Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 loin or rib veal chops, about 3/4 pound each
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella
• 8 leaves fresh basil
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
• 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
• 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
• Salt