Servings: 4

4 veal cutlets 4 veal cutlets
3 tbsp olive oil, divided 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp anchovy paste ½ tsp anchovy paste
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste) ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 6 oz can tomato paste 1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil (or about a half-dozen fresh leaves) 1 tsp dried basil (or about a half-dozen fresh leaves)
½ tsp garlic powder (not the granulated stuff) ½ tsp garlic powder (not the granulated stuff)
½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp fresh ground black pepper ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Pound the cutlets thin if necessary.
Heat a skillet and add 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Swirl it around and let it get all hot and shimmery.
Lay the cutlets in the pan. You'll probably have to do two at a time. You just want to "kiss" them brown on each side. Remove them to a plate and keep aside for a couple of minutes.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Then add in the minced garlic, the anchovy paste (trust me on this one) and the pepper flakes. Cook them for about 30 seconds. Don't let the garlic get brown.
Add a little bit of the crushed tomatoes to the pan. Stir everything together. You're trying to deglaze the pan while you're doing this part. Once everything settles down, add the rest of the tomatoes and the tomato paste. Stir in the oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring it all to a VERY low simmer.
Those veal cutlets that have been resting may have let off some juice. Pour that into the pan and stir it through. Then lay the cutlets on top of the sauce. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes.
Go make some pasta while you're waiting. Something short-ish, with lines, like penne rigate.
Serve out the pasta, then add some of the sauce. Put the veal on top and add a little more sauce. Dust with the parmesan cheese.

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