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Eggs in tomato sauce

Eggs in tomato sauce is a light dish made from eggs, tomatoes, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, capers and parsley, cooked in a frying pan.

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Eggs in tomato sauce
Cook25 min
Rest10 min
Total35 min
Serves4 per
Course: Dessert Cuisine: Italian Difficulty: ★★ Best for: Weekday dinner

Step by step

Method

  1. Place a large frying pan on the hob and heat two tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Flatten the garlic clove, peel it and add it whole to the pan.
  3. Chop the peeled tomatoes and add them to the pan along with the capers.
  4. Once it comes to the boil, cook for about15utes until the water has reduced and the tomato sauce has thickened.
  5. Remove the garlic and use the back of a spoon to make three indentations in the sauce.
  6. Crack one egg into each well and grate cheese over the top.
  7. Cover the pan and cook over a low heat for a further three minutes.
  8. The dish is seasoned with salt, freshly ground black pepper and coarsely chopped parsley.