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eggs in purgatory

Uova in Purgatorio (Classic Italian Eggs in Purgatory)

Silvana Nava
Eggs in Purgatory (Uova in Purgatorio) is a traditional Neapolitan recipe where eggs are gently cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
This dish is quick, easy, and perfect to serve as a comforting one-pan family meal or a rustic Italian brunch. With just a few simple pantry staples, you can bring authentic Italian flavors straight to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g tomato passata or peeled canned tomatoes - 1.1 pound
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh basil - to taste
  • salt - to taste
  • ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and a whole peeled clove of garlic. Sauté gently until the onion becomes soft and translucent and the garlic is golden and fragrant
  • Remove the garlic clove and discard it. Pour in the tomato sauce (either passata or crushed canned tomatoes). Season with a pinch of salt and let it simmer over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens a bit and is no longer watery.
  • Once the sauce is ready, use the back of a spoon to make 4 small wells in the sauce, evenly spaced around the pan. Carefully crack one egg into each well, letting the eggs settle gently into the sauce.
  • Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Finish with a few leaves of fresh basil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set. Keep an eye on the yolks: leave them runny for a softer texture, or let them cook a little longer if you prefer them firmer.
  • Your Eggs in Purgatory are ready! Serve them hot, straight from the pan, with plenty of crusty bread to scoop up the delicious tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2559IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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