Italian Baked Eggs with Tomatoes and Basil

Simple yet flavorful baked eggs in a rich tomato sauce, infused with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

• 3 Large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch Salt
• Pinch Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Stir in half of the chopped basil, reserving the rest for garnish.
5. Pour the tomato sauce into a baking dish. Divide evenly into 3 ramekins.
6. Create three wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking. The whites should be set, and the yolks should still be runny.
9. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: vegetarian

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: breakfast