Easy eggs recipe - Eggs in Purgatory

Ingredients

• 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 400 ml Tomato Passata (smooth, no seeds)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground, generous amount)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, optional)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients and Equipment

   Collect all ingredients, measure them, and set out the pan, lid, cutting board, knife, spoon, and serving plate.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat Olive Oil

   Place the frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Heat until the oil shimmers but does not smoke.

   Time: PT2M

3. Finely Chop Onion

   While the oil heats, finely dice the medium onion into small pieces.

   Time: PT3M

4. Sauté Onion

   Add the chopped onion to the hot oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns golden and fragrant.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add Tomato Passata

   Pour the tomato passata into the pan, stirring to combine with the onion.

   Time: PT2M

6. Simmer Sauce

   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 10‑15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

   Time: PT12M

7. Season Sauce

   Add a pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper to the sauce. Stir well.

   Time: PT1M

8. Create Egg Wells

   Using the spoon, make four small wells in the sauce, spaced evenly.

   Time: PT1M

9. Add Eggs

   Crack each egg carefully and slide it into its respective well, keeping the yolk intact.

   Time: PT2M

10. Cover and Cook Eggs

    Place the lid on the pan and cook for 7‑8 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks remain runny (cook longer for firmer yolks).

    Time: PT8M

11. Finish with Parmesan

    Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top, if desired.

    Time: PT1M

12. Serve

    Serve the eggs in purgatory hot, directly from the pan, with crusty bread for dipping.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

280

Protein

16 g

Carbohydrates

13 g

Fat

14 g

Fiber

1 g