Eggs in Purgatory
Bold, spicy tomato sauce topped with perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks and served with garlic toast make this Eggs in Purgatory recipe a perfect brunch or weeknight dinner.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3-4 1x
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (Agostina Recca brand packed in olive oil)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
4-6 large eggs
For the toasts-
Olive oil
1 clove garlic, cut in half
Thick sliced crusty bread, such as sourdough, French, or Italian loaf
Instructions
In a large skillet (that has a lid), heat oil, garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden.
Add tomatoes, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and basil. Bring to a boil and adjust heat to maintain a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the toasts.
Prepare the toasts- heat the oven to 375°F. Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Toast in oven until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Watch closely to avoid scorching. Immediately rub toasts with cut garlic cloves. Set aside.
When sauce has thickened, stir in the Parmesan and taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add additional red pepper flakes if desired. Using the back of a measuring cup, make 4-6 indentations into the sauce and crack an egg into each of them. Cover with lid. Turn heat up to medium-high and cook 3-5 minutes until white have cooked and yolks are still runny. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with additional parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Serve with garlic toasts.
Notes
Note: Since eggs do not reheat well, if you want to prepare the sauce ahead of time you could, then just reheat it in a skillet and cook the eggs just prior to serving.
Adapted from New York Times.
Keywords: eggs in purgatory, spicy tomato sauce, anchovies
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