Italian Baked Eggs
A delightful and comforting dish featuring runny eggs nestled in rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups rich tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or parmesan)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering and fragrant.
- Add the rich tomato sauce along with dried oregano and basil; let it simmer on low for 5-7 minutes.
- Create small wells in the simmering sauce and gently crack an egg into each well.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use good quality tomato sauce for the best flavor; experiment with fresh herbs for a brighter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg