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.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce need?

For Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 6.

What can I use instead of Parmesan in Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce?

The entry for Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce calls for 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. In its place: Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, measure for measure. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast at half the volume.

Is Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

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

Yes. The dairy in Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce 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.

Is Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and 4 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

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