Eggs in Purgatory

Eggs in Purgatory

Strange name for eggs poached in tomato sauce, this is a Southern Italian dish, and it sounds really good. This is a fast, low cost, skillet dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 2-3 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 cup tomato puree, more as needed, OR make from a shortcut
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a bit of olive oil in a deep pan to medium heat, add the garlic and basil leaves, cook briefly until fragrant. Add the bacon, and cook until just cooked through.
  • Pour in tomato puree until the base of the pan is covered, stir to mix everything. Lower the heat to a simmer. Season the sauce with salt to your liking, then gently break in eggs. Sprinkle with oregano, freshly ground black pepper and the grated Parmesan. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 8-10 minutes until egg whites are firm but yolk is still runny.
  • Serve with buttered toast.

Notes

Low cost.
Shortcut: Tomato Puree.
Adapted from an internet recipe.

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