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Shortcut Eggs in Purgatory Recipe

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Shortcut Eggs in Purgatory is a quick and comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring eggs poached in a spicy marinara sauce. This easy skillet recipe combines aromatic sautéed onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes with savory tomato sauce, topped with perfectly cooked eggs with creamy yolks. Garnished with parmesan and fresh herbs, it’s perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or light dinner served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 to 32-ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup water

Eggs and Garnish

  • 6 to 8 large eggs
  • Finely grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
  • Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil in a wide, shallow skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced onion and sliced garlic, sautéing until softened and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring to coat the aromatics evenly.
  2. Add marinara and water: Pour the jar of marinara sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine with the sautéed ingredients. Add 1/4 cup water to the empty marinara jar, swirl to collect residual sauce, then pour into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low to maintain a slow simmer.
  3. Cook the eggs: Crack each egg individually into a small bowl, then gently slide each into the simmering sauce in the skillet, spacing them evenly. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the egg whites are just set and yolks remain jammy, about 8 minutes. For fully set yolks, cook an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with finely grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley or basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping if desired.

Notes

  • Use a wide, shallow skillet for even cooking and to fit all eggs comfortably.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the sauce.
  • The cooking time for eggs can be adjusted based on preferred yolk consistency.
  • Crusty bread is optional but highly recommended to scoop up the flavorful sauce.
  • Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley to add freshness and color at the end.

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