Eggs in Purgatory

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    185 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Eggs in Purgatory

Eggs in purgatory is a flavorful dish of eggs cooked in a robust tomato sauce. Serve it with toasted crusty bread for a quick, simple breakfast!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced (202g)
  • 3 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
  • 2 (14.5-ounce/411g) cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 basil fresh sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 6 large egg
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving, grated
  • bread for serving, crusty

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the canned tomatoes, basil sprigs, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir, then bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Using the back of a spoon, make 6 divots in the tomato mixture, spacing evenly apart. Crack an egg into a small bowl and carefully place one into each divot. Season the eggs with additional salt and pepper.
  4. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 4 to 6 minutes. Uncover and remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with additional basil. Serve immediately with good, crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use a stainless steel or enameled cast iron skillet. I don’t recommend seasoned cast iron or any other reactive metal pans, as the acid in the tomatoes can damage the pan or absorb a metallic flavor.
  • To check if your sauce is thick enough: When you make the wells in the tomato sauce for the eggs, look to see if they fill up with liquid very quickly. If they do, your sauce needs a couple more minutes to thicken up before you add the eggs.
  • Use freshly grated parmesan cheese. It melts better than the pre-shredded kind at the store.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Cholesterol 279mg (93%) Sodium 694mg (29%) Potassium 161mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 492IU (10%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 279mg 93%
Sodium 694mg 29%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 492IU 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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