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Eggs in Purgatory

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  • Author: Ciao Chow Bambina
  • Category: Breakfast

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil, divided (I used Cayenne Olive Oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 14 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 24 eggs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 slices Italian toast

Instructions

  1. Heat a small to medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil and let warm.
  2. Add garlic, 1/4 cup parsley, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes.
  3. Cook and stir for about two minutes until garlic just begins to turn golden.
  4. Slowly add tomatoes and stir to combine.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 minutes.
  6. Taste and add more red pepper flakes if needed.
  7. Make a small well for each egg that you’re adding to the sauce.
  8. Crack them in.
  9. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  10. Cover the pan partially.
  11. Let the eggs cook for about 5 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolk still loose.
  12. In the meantime, make your toast.
  13. Remove pan from heat and drizzle with a little extra olive oil, black pepper, cheese and remaining chopped parsley.
  14. Eat with toasted bread.