Uova in Purgatorio

Name: Uova in Purgatorio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn

Poached eggs nestled in a spicy, garlic infused tomato sauce. Finish with grated cheese and fresh basil for a rustic meal.

25 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

ItalianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

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

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, sauteing for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

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

Make four small wells in the tomato sauce and gently crack 4 large eggs into each well.
5

Cover the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 8 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
6

Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup torn fresh basil before serving.

Questions

Can I make Uova in Purgatorio 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 Uova in Purgatorio keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Uova in Purgatorio?

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. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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