Easy Eggs in Purgatory (Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: eggs

Tofu can be a lower-calorie alternative for those avoiding eggs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Wash, peel, and chop tomatoes, onions, garlic, parsley, and basil.

Measure out olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper for seasoning.

Add olive oil and chopped onions to a pan, cover with a lid, and set to low heat.

Cook the onions until they become soft and translucent.

Add chopped garlic, cover with a lid, and continue to cook on low heat to avoid burning the garlic.

Once the garlic is cooked, add in the chopped tomatoes and season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes for spice.

Cover with a lid and let the sauce cook down, stirring occasionally.

Add fresh basil to the sauce and stir.

Crack eggs into the sauce, cover with a lid, and allow the eggs to cook.

Keep a close eye on the eggs to achieve your preferred yolk consistency.

Once the eggs are cooked, season with sea salt and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve and enjoy with crusty bread if desired.

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