Eggs in Purgatory
Eggs gently poached in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and basil. Serve with crusty bread.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
'Uova in purgatorio' is a southern Italian dish. The chilli-spiked sauce represents the fires of purgatory.
Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
Eggs in Purgatory
30 min total · approx. 340 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the garlic and chilli in the oil for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until thick. Season.
- Make 4 wells and crack in the eggs. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until the whites are set.
- Top with Parmesan and basil. Serve with bread.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.