Eggsinpurgatory Recipes

EGGS IN PURGATORY (OR BASICALLY, ITALIAN SHAKSHUKA!)

Steps:

• SAUCE: Grab a large skillet that you have a lid for. Starting in a cold skillet, add the olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally so nothing burns. Then kick up the heat to medium-high, add the onions and continue to stir and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes and season with a generous sprinkling of salt. Add the chopped parsley and basil and cook over medium-low heat until it reaches a simmer. Then, let simmer for 12-14 minutes.
• EGGS: Add a cracked egg into a bowl. Using the back of a spoon, make a well in the sauce. If the well holds for 30-40 seconds, the sauce has reduced. If it doesn't allow for it to continue cooking for a few more minutes. Then gently add the cracked egg into the prepared divot. Repeat this with the remaining eggs. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes if you prefer runny egg yolks, and another 1-2 minutes for more firm eggs.
• BREAD: While the eggs are cooking, drizzle the bread with a little olive oil and toast on a hot grill or griddle. Rub with a clove of cut garlic if you want it to be extra special and sprinkle with a hint of Maldon salt.
• FINISH: When the eggs are done, serve topped with additional chopped basil/parsley with fresh parmesan (optional) on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired.

EGGS IN PURGATORY RECIPE

Steps:

• Finely chop onion and garlic.
• Heat oil in skillet and add the onion.
• Gently fry the onion until translucent and cooked through.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so.
• Crush the tomatoes. Use a food processor or pour tomatoes into a bowl and crush with a potato masher or fork.
• Add tomatoes, chilli flakes and salt to the skillet.
• Gently simmer for 10 minutes until slightly reduced, stirring every now and then.
• Take the skillet off the heat and make four little indents for the eggs.
• Crack an egg into a small bowl and slip the egg into one on the indents. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
• Return skillet to a medium heat and cover with a lid.
• Cook for 6-8 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
• Serve immediately sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil and toasted bread on the side for dunking and scooping.

UOVA IN PURGATORIO (EGGS IN PURGATORY)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic, olives, capers, and anchovy; cook for 1-2 minutes. Add tomato passata and water, bring to a boil, and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Add parsley and season with salt.
• Gently add eggs directly into tomato sauce without breaking the yolks. Cook until eggs are just cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.