Tomato Skillet Eggs (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft eggs set into chunky tomato sauce, herby and cheesy, dished up with crackly Italian bread.
# Ingredients List:
→ Tomato Base
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6-8 fresh basil leaves, ripped up
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1 can (800 g) ground peeled tomatoes
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0.25-0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons kosher salt, or use what you like
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4 medium garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped super fine
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60 ml extra virgin olive oil
→ Eggs
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1-6 large eggs
→ Finishing Touches
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Extra olive oil for drizzling
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1-6 slices good Italian bread or whatever bread you like
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Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino, put on as much as you want
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped up
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Spoon some sauce and eggs onto your plates right away and grab that crunchy bread for dipping.
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Take the lid off, pour on a bit more olive oil, dust with cheese, and throw on the chopped parsley.
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With the eggs going, splash olive oil on your bread slices and toast or broil until they're nice and golden.
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Turn the burner down, keep a lid on, and let the eggs cook for about 4-5 minutes. Whites should be solid, yolks still soft.
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Use a spoon to make little dips in the sauce. Drop an egg in each one, keeping them apart, then sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper right on top.
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Tip in the canned tomatoes and tear in some basil leaves. Let it bubble away for 10 minutes—leave the lid on partway so it doesn’t splatter. Give it a stir now and then.
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Blend in your salt, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until it starts to smell good.
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Now toss in the minced garlic, stir often for a minute or two so it gets fragrant but don't let it brown.
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Start with a big skillet on medium. Sweat your chopped onion in the olive oil for about 5-7 minutes until they're nice and soft.
# Helpful Hints:
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If you're using fewer eggs, grab a smaller skillet. Got leftover sauce? Chill it or freeze it and you're set for next time.