Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Name: Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 28 oz can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade

Fresh eggs gently poached in a rich, garlic-infused tomato sauce and finished with grated cheese and basil.

30 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
4 large eggs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
3

Add 1 small diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft, then stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
4

Pour in 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
5

Make small wells in the sauce and crack 4 large eggs into the wells.
6

Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until whites are set.
7

Garnish with 2 tbsp chiffonade fresh basil before serving.

Questions

Can I make Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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