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Eggs Pizzaiola

When you poach eggs in a flavorful tomato sauce and top them with fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheese, you'll think you're having the best tasting raviolis ever!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes (I used Tuttorosso)
  • 4 basil leaves (torn)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp shredded parmigiano reggiano
  • 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano

Instructions

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  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat and saute the garlic until golden, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley and stir. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, add the basil and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Gently drop in the eggs keeping the yolks in tact, top with 2 tbsp of the Parmigiano Reggiano and 1 tbsp of the Pecorino Romano.
  5. Cover and simmer on medium-low 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs whites are cooked through and no longer runny.
  6. Finish with the remainder of the cheese and drizzle with olive oil.  Serve with crusty bread (optional)

Nutrition Information

Serving 2eggs plus sauce Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 380mg (127%) Sodium 804mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Serving 2eggs plus sauce
Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 380mg 127%
Sodium 804mg 34%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

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