Eggs in Purgatory. Rather, the Opposite
Eggs in purgatory…
My first reaction: Strange name. I mean, the term “purgatory” refers to a place where souls repay their sins before going to heaven. Hell maybe? This dish is the opposite, rather. A heaven-like combination of poached eggs in an aromatic tomato sauce- tops coated with a sprinkle of grated parmesan and served onto a piece of crisp bread, the yolks oozing out of their white shield. I love how easy and versatile this dish is. You can serve it with any kind of starch- rice, pasta, bread- you name it.
I actually watched Laura Vitale make this eggs in purgatory recipe in her video. The ingredients sounded appetizing- and it was easy to put together. My dad was away last week, and my mom had gone to a party. I was hungry, and the stack of leftovers in the fridge would not satisfy my stomach. Plus, I had all the ingredients to put this dish together. So I made it. And I was pleasantly surprised. It was beyond good. Far beyond. I wouldn’t mind eating this eggs in purgatory recipe again and again and again. I still don’t quite comprehend how such few things can create a dish so good.
I hope you give this eggs in purgatory recipe a try and enjoy it as much as I did and do- there’s no way you can fail (unless you cook the eggs too long), and it takes, like, 5 minutes to put together. Also, please excuse the poor photography. It was nighttime.
Eggs in Purgatory
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 can, Around 400g chopped tomatoes
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- herbs, Choose the ones you have on hand, don’t hesitate to experiment a bit- just don’t overdo it
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sautée the garlic and olive oil in a medium sized pan, just until fragrant.
- Add in the can of tomatoes and bring to a boil (about 5-10 min)
- Stir in the herbs and salt.
- Crack 4 eggs into each quarter of the pan.
- Sprinkle a tablespoon of parmesan over each egg, cover the pan and cook for 3-6 minutes depending on how you like your eggs cooked.
- Serve generously with a piece of toast.
Ready for some eggs-not-so-purgatory? If you’d like some more savoury dishes, try this red pepper soup recipe or enjoy some Cuban-inspired sandwiches!
