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Italian-style Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Cultural Context

Baked eggs in tomato sauce, often enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch dish, has roots in Italian cuisine, where fresh ingredients and simple preparations shine. This dish highlights the combination of eggs and rich tomato sauce, often served with bread for dipping. Variations exist across Mediterranean cultures, with similar dishes found in North Africa and the Middle East, showcasing the global love for this comforting meal.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
½ cup cherry plum tomatoes
½ cup fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp pizza sauce
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
salt
pepper
2 eggs
Parmesan cheese
baguette

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor but require more prep.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable but less flavorful.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil is a cost-effective alternative with a longer shelf life.

1

Preheat the toaster oven to 400°F (205°C).

2

In a bowl, combine cherry plum tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, pizza sauce, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined.

3

Pour the tomato mixture into an oven dish.

4

Create two indentations in the mixture using a spoon and crack an egg into each indentation.

5

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.

6

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny.

7

While the eggs bake, cut the baguette into thin slices and toast until crispy.

8

Once the eggs are cooked, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve alongside the toasted baguette slices.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

toaster ovenoven dishbowlspoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsmilk

Also Known As

ShakshukaUova al Pomodoro
Local Name: Uova al Purgatorio

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