Description
A comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring poached eggs in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the eggs: Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each one. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with fresh basil or parsley before enjoying this delightful dish.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread and mixed greens. For a twist, add feta cheese or ricotta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Eggs in Purgatory, Italian, breakfast, brunch, easy recipes, vegetarian