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Eggs in Purgatory
You'll be singing the praises after a few bites of this bold and spicy Eggs in Purgatory recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 141 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can, 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- salt to taste
- 4 large eggs
- fresh basil chopped (for garnish)
- grated Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and crushed tomatoes. Season with salt. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Make four wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Garnish with fresh basil and optional Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.