Eggs in purgatory (or Italian shakshuka) is a simple recipe you can make in under 30 minutes and can serve for breakfast or even as a main meal that your family will love.
It is prepared with simple ingredients – it’s basically just poached eggs with tomatoes, cheese, and spices – all of which you probably already have at home! The number of spices in this dish really creates a lot of depth to this breakfast recipe. If you do not like curry, you can replace it with turmeric powder or add some nutmeg, cinnamon, and paprika powder.
So if you’re having trouble thinking of something to make for breakfast or dinner tonight, try this out! Serve it with some bruschetta or toasted garlic and parsley bread. My favorite thing to do is break the egg yolks over a piece of buttered toast.
Quick Eggs In Purgatory (Italian Shakshuka) In 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Onion, small, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper , flakes
- 14 oz Tomatoes , can crushed (preferably imported from Italy)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 4 Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Parmigiano Reggiano
- ½ teaspoon Curry Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- dried oregano, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and red pepper, and cook until lightly golden.
- Add tomatoes and season with curry, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Add tomato paste and stir well again.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook until it begins to thicken.
- Push the wooden spoon into the tomato sauce to create 4 indentations.
- Crack each egg into its own sauce indentation.
- Make sure to cover the skillet, otherwise the eggs won’t cook properly.
- Simmer until the egg whites are done (about 2-3 mins).
- Sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Serve sprinkled with fresh herbs to taste.
- Dip bread/toast into the sauce for extra decadence.
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