Mario’s Eggs in Purgatory are poached in a delicious and spicy marinara sauce that makes for a hearty and comforting meal that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Prep time 10 Min | Cook Time 25 Min | Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can Cento Organic Certified San Marzano Tomatoes (28 oz), hand crushed
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup White Onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Extra Hot Calabrese Peperoncino
  • Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped

Directions

  • In medium saucepan or skillet, heat oil over medium flame.
  • Add onion and sauté approximately 1 minute until onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic and gently brown for 1 minute.
  • Pour in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste, stir well.
  • Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
  • Carefully crack eggs into pan, keeping them whole and separated.
  • Cook 5 minutes or until whites have set, but yolk is still runny. Remove from heat, then add basil and peperoncino.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese if desired.

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