Eggs in Purgatory

Name: Eggs in Purgatory
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 8 (3/4-inch-thick) slices rustic, Italian bread; 7 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 4 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 1/4 cup, grated onion; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; ¾ - 1¼ teaspoons, red pepper flakes; , Salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon, dried oregano; 1 cup, fresh basil leaves plus 2 tablespoons chopped; 1 , (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 8 , large eggs; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

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By Cecelia Jenkins

Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2016

There were moments in our quest to perfect this classic dish when we weren’t sure we’d find our way out.

SERVES4

TIME1¼ hours

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This popular Italian American dish of quivering eggs poached directly in a spicy red sauce is equally as good for a meatless supper as it is for breakfast. We let the sauce thicken slightly and then take the pan off the heat. Before adding ...

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