Eggs in Purgatory

Barefoot Beachcomber's Note:

The BEST eggs! From the Sopranos.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups canned tomato puree
• 4 fresh basil leaves , torn into pieces or
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• salt and pepper
• 8 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon romano cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium skillet, cook the garlic in the oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
2. Add the tomato, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
4. Break an egg into a small cup.
5. With a spoon, make a well in the tomato sauce.
6. Slide the egg into the sauce.
7. Continue with the remaining eggs.
8. Sprinkle with the cheese.
9. Cover and cook for 3 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your taste.
10. Serve hot.

Reviews

["Pink Eyed" Jim Cortina]

Great recipe! Sometimes I add some olives and capers to the tomato puree, just for a change of pace.

[riffraff]

Made these in individual servings and finished the last step in the oven (in those small oven proof ceramic dishes). FANTASTIC. It was easier to control how each person wished to have their eggs that way. LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe. Served with various breads, Very easy really. Can be prepared all the way till putting the eggs in the night before.

[Starrynews]

Easy and delicious eggs! I used basil fresh from the garden. Thanks for sharing!