Eggs in Purgatory (Eggs and Tomato Sauce)
If you love a cozy one-pan meal that's made with a simple, everyday ingredients, you’re going to fall hard for this eggs in purgatory recipe! Soft-cooked eggs nestled into a fiery tomato sauce that's rich, garlicky, and just the right amount of spicy.
Servings: 2
Calories: 563kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves very thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes more or less to taste
- 1 small bunch swiss chard stems removed and roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- Fresh basil parsley, chives or any other soft herbs for garnishing
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, then sauté for about 30 seconds to a minute. Don't let the garlic brown.
- Add the swiss chard and toss around until wilted about 2 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then stir.
- Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring every so often.
- Remove the lid, then crack 4 eggs into the pan. Cover, lower the heat and simmer until the whites are just set and the yolks are still runny, about 4-6 minutes.
- Crumble the goat cheese on top, then sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Serve with crusty bread for sopping up all of the delicious sauce!
Notes
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- You can also use a can of whole peeled tomatoes. Just puree them first, or add them to the pan and use a wooden spoon to break them up.
- Stir often to avoid scorching the sauce.
- Make sure there’s enough liquid to gently poach the eggs without drying out the sauce.
- Cover the sauté pan or cast-iron skillet during cooking to ensure the eggs cook evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 353mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 1896mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 11237IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 11mg
