Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory) Recipe). This traditional Italian recipe of eggs cooked in a rich homemade tomato sauce with olives, capers, and anchovy makes a very tasty breakfast or brunch. Serve with toast.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

crushed

3 black Italian olives

pitted and chopped

or more to taste

1 teaspoon capers

1 anchovy fillet in oil

drained

7 ounces passata (crushed tomatoes)

½ cup water

1 sprig chopped fresh parsley

salt to taste

2 eggs

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic olives capers and anchovy; cook for 1-2 minutes. Add tomato passata and water bring to a boil and simmer until flavors combine about 10 minutes. Add parsley and season with salt.

Step 2

Gently add eggs directly into tomato sauce without breaking the yolks. Cook until eggs are just cooked 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 245.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.1g 18%

Carbohydrates: 9.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 19.9g 31%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 18%

Cholesterol: 187.7mg 63%

Vitamin A Iu: 2149.6IU 43%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 28.3mg 47%

Folate: 58.3mcg 15%

Calcium: 95.9mg 10%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 36mg 13%

Potassium: 454mg 13%

Sodium: 469.6mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 178.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.