Name: Eggs in Purgatory
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Eight 3/4-inch-thick slices rustic Italian bread; 7 tablespoons (105ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling; One 28-ounce (794g) can whole peeled tomatoes; 1/2 small yellow onion (3 ounces), finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves (20g), minced; 3 tablespoons (45ml) tomato paste; 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt use half as much by volume; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (see notes); 1 cup fresh basil leaves plus 2 tablespoons torn; 8 large eggs; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This Eggs in Purgatory recipe creates a delicious and savory dish, starting with rustic Italian bread slices coated in olive oil. Topped with a spicy tomato and herb sauce, eggs are nestled into the mixture and baked until just set. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano and torn basil for a flavorful brunch option.

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Eight 3/4-inch-thick slices rustic Italian bread

7 tablespoons (105ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling

One 28-ounce (794g) can whole peeled tomatoes

1/2 small yellow onion (3 ounces), finely chopped

4 garlic cloves (20g), minced

3 tablespoons (45ml) tomato paste

2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt use half as much by volume

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (see notes)

1 cup fresh basil leaves plus 2 tablespoons torn

8 large eggs

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,200kcal

60%
Fat

72g

3%
Saturated Fat

16g

0%
Carbohydrates

84g

4%
Fiber

10g

0%
Sugar

9g

0%
Protein

44g

2%
Cholesterol

450mg

22%
Sodium

2,400mg

120%

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

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