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INGREDIENTS
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1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound)
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Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
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3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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Freshly ground black pepper
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All-purpose flour for dredging
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3 large eggs, beaten
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1 tablespoon whole milk
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Oil for deep frying
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Four 7-inch long hero rolls, split
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About 3 cups QUICK MARINARA SAUCE, recipe follows
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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16 slices provolone cheese (about 1/2 pound)
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree, (one 28-ounce can), roughly chopped
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Sprig of fresh thyme
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Sprig of fresh basil
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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