Italian Baked Eggs in Tomato

Italian Baked Eggs in Tomato

Eggs baked in a savory Italian tomato sauce with mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and fresh basil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, shred the mozzarella, grate the Parmesan, and tear the basil.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Box Grater, Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in the ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: ovenproof skillet, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the garlic, oregano, and red chili pepper, then stir until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 12.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Red Chili Pepper

    Cookware: ovenproof skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cook on low heat until slightly thickened.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 6.0 gr Fine Salt, 800.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: ovenproof skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Remove the skillet from the heat and make eight evenly spaced wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well, then scatter the mozzarella and Parmesan around the eggs.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 piece Egg, 120.0 gr Mozzarella, 30.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: ovenproof skillet

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake at 200°C until the whites are set and the yolks reach the desired doneness.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, ovenproof skillet

  8. Step 8

    Scatter the basil over the baked eggs and serve from the skillet.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Basil

    Cookware: ovenproof skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

For fully cooked eggs, ensure the centers reach 71°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days; reheat to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Eggs may be served with soft yolks.
  • The ovenproof skillet and handle remain hot after baking.
  • Cooked eggs and tomato sauce require prompt refrigeration.

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