Eggs in Purgatory/Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce

This is something that I learned from an Italian chef a long time ago. He told me that his grandmother used to serve this as a quick, light lunch so that they can all get back to the farm to continue working. I am not sure why such a dramatic name for such a simple Southern Italian Dish. Basically it is just poached eggs in tomato sauce. For this dish I like using over-ripe tomatoes which are plenty during summer. With just a few ingredients you get a healthy robust flavor meal. Remember to get some fresh Italian bread before you make this as you’re going to need it to slop up all the sauce.

Ingredients:

4 large ripe tomatoes (roughly chopped) or a can of 14 oz crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic - chopped
4 eggs
Some fresh basil – julienned
Salt and black pepper to taste

1. Put the olive oil in a skillet large enough to hold the number of eggs you’ll be making. Sauté the garlic until lightly browned over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce is thickened to your liking. Add in salt and pepper.
2. Once the sauce is ready, make little wells in the sauce and break in eggs one at a time. Turn down the heat, cover the skillet and let eggs cook until the yolks are to your desired runniness (is there such a word?).
3. Sprinkle in the basil and serve immediately with some crusty bread.

Posted by ICook4Fun at 7:20 AM 

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Labels: Eggs, Italian, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Western Dishes

31 comments:

MaryMoh said...

I just love this. I love poached eggs. They look so beautiful floating in tomato sauce.

4:26 AM

Elin said...

Gert..this is so delicious and refreshing too. Poached eggs in tomato sauce...I never thought of it...thanks for sharing the recipe. Will make this for my breakfast this weekend. Hopefully I can poached the egg well :p

4:34 AM

Shereen said...

Oh Gert,I love you,I love you,I love you...kiss!kiss!I had this dish in an Italian Restaurant here in Auckland and it cost a bomb for such a small dish.It is so delicious but sadly I couldn't remember the name of the dish and thus I can't do a search.Now,I can make this and eat until vomit...lol!Leceh sikit as you know there is someone who does not like eggs...especially poached!Hmm...wonder if I can scrambled the egg instead..or just watch him gag..(evil laugh).Thanks for the recipe.

4:42 AM

Honey Bee Sweets said...

Think I have seen this before! But have not reissue, but I bet it is absolutely delicious! Tangy and creamy, mmmmm, I can imagine how it taste. Thanks for refreshing this idea.

4:49 AM

Sayantani said...

oh thats totally my type of recipe. bookmarked for some light lunch someday.
between that wooden set of plates and spoons look awesome.

5:37 AM

busygran said...

Talk about wholesome, talk about healthy, talk about easy! This is superb! Great for breakfast or lunch!

5:50 AM

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