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Spicy Eggs In Purgatory Recipe

Spicy Eggs In Purgatory Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Quick skillet of eggs in purgatory brings Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables. Spicy tomato sauce cradles perfectly poached eggs, inviting diners to savor each delicious bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 extra-large eggs
  • 1 (24-oz / 680 g) jar Rao’s Arrabbiata Sauce
  • 1 cup (160 g) thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 2 to 4 slices toasted country bread
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (6-inch / 15 cm) sprig fresh rosemary
  • tsps (6 g) minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp (15 g) freshly grated Italian Pecorino cheese
  • ⅛ tsp (a pinch) crushed red pepper flakes
  • Flaked sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté Preparation: Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-low temperature, creating a gentle cooking base for the ingredients.
  2. Onion Infusion: Introduce sliced onions and sauté until softened and caramelized, developing a light golden-brown color. Add finely chopped garlic and stir to release its aromatic essence.
  3. Sauce Development: Pour arrabbiata sauce into the pan, incorporating red pepper flakes and a rosemary sprig. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, then remove the rosemary.
  4. Egg Placement: Carefully crack eggs into the sauce, creating slight indentations to maintain yolk integrity. Distribute eggs evenly across the sauce’s surface.
  5. Cooking and Finishing: Cover the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft. Sprinkle Pecorino cheese, parsley, sea salt, and cracked black pepper over the eggs.
  6. Serving: Plate two eggs per serving with an abundant portion of sauce. Accompany with freshly toasted country bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Prep Eggs Carefully: Crack each egg into a separate small bowl to prevent shell fragments and ensure perfect placement in the sauce.
  • Control Heat Precisely: Maintain medium-low temperature to prevent burning and achieve gentle, even cooking of onions and eggs.
  • Choose Quality Sauce: Select a spicy arrabbiata sauce with robust flavor to enhance the overall taste profile of the dish.
  • Timing Is Critical: Monitor egg whites closely, cooking 4-6 minutes to achieve perfectly set whites with soft, runny yolks.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 370 mg