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Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
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Heat a 6-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
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Brush the skillet with some butter.
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Working quickly, pour 3 tablespoons of the egg mixture into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
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Cover and cook until the egg crepe is just set, about 1 minute.
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Invert the skillet over a plate, and allow the egg crepe to drop onto the plate.
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Repeat to make 10 crepes total, brushing the skillet with melted butter as needed and stacking crepes on the plate.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish.
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Arrange 1 egg crepe on a work surface.
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Place some of the fontina and mozzarella cheese in the center of the egg crepe, then sprinkle with some basil.
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Roll up the crepe.
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Place the filled crepe in the prepared baking dish, seam side down.
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Repeat with the remaining egg crepes, cheese, and basil.
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Spoon the marinara sauce over the crepes.
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Sprinkle with the Parmesan and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
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Bake until the cheese melts and the top is golden, about 15 minutes.
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 small onions, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 stalks celery, finely chopped
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2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
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2 dried bay leaves
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In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame.
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Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper.
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Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.
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Remove and discard the bay leaf.
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Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste.
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(The sauce can be made 1 day ahead.
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Cool, then cover and refrigerate.
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Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
