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Eggs in Purgatory

Eggs in purgatory is a one-pan meal made with eggs that are gently poached in a spicy tomato sauce with cannellini beans and topped with Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh herbs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 28 ounce can plum tomatoes crushed
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans drained
  • 1 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
  • 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano grated
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped, optional
  • 2 tablespoons mint or parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of Calabrian chili paste with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and set aside.
  • In a 12 inch or larger pan saute the garlic in the remaining extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat until golden (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Add in the tomatoes and bring sauce to a simmer (let it cook for about 10 minutes to lose some water). Add in the beans and cook for a few minutes until warm. Stir together, and taste test. Adjust salt to taste.
  • Make a bit of a well with a spoon and crack an egg into the spot. Make 6 spots and repeat for all the eggs. Cover with a lid and let the egg solidify (about 7-10 minutes if you like the yolk runny).
  • Turn off the heat and sprinkle with the Pecorino Romano and the herbs. Season each egg with a bit of salt and a drizzle of the Calabrian chili oil.
  • Serve with crusty Italian bread to mop up all the sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the freshest preferably free-range eggs you can find.
  • Calorie amounts are for 6 eggs in the sauce, but add more if you like.  Calories do not include bread for dipping.
  • Fresh cherry tomatoes or high-quality canned tomatoes both work well for this recipe.
  • Fresh herbs are optional but are nice to have.  Use your favorites.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3.1g | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg