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Eggs in Purgatory in a black skillet surrounded by baguette, garlic, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes
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Eggs In Purgatory

Eggs In Purgatory is an Italian dish including eggs baked in garlicky tomato sauce. It's fast, spicy, and delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Baguette, Breakfast, Brunch, Cast Iron, Eggs, Tomato Sauce

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, divided
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 4 eggs
  • Sliced baguette, for serving

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet set over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and onion, sauteeing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Add crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes (more or else, based on how spicy you like things!). Allow to gently simmer for 15 minutes, stirring sporadically.
  • Crack 1 egg at a time into a small dish. Gently slide eggs into tomato sauce. Allow to continue cooking about 5 minutes, until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
  • As the eggs cook, toast baguette slices for serving.
  • Serve with warm baguette slices, additional red pepper flakes, and pepper.