15-Minute Eggs in Vodka Sauce

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Drawing inspiration from the classic Italian recipe Uova al Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory), this easy one-pot meal melds tangy tomato sauce with perfectly poached eggs, ideal for sopping up with crispy toasted bread. We like to add a dash of heavy cream to give the sauce some added richness, but you can leave it out if you prefer. A garnish of chopped fresh basil or parsley, if you have it on hand, would be a welcome addition.

Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the 15-Minute Eggs in Vodka Sauce

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

  • 1 cup jarred vodka sauce

  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons refrigerated garlic paste

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 4 large eggs

  • Pinch of salt

  • 4 ounces whole-wheat baguette (about 9 inches), cut crosswise into 4 pieces and toasted

Directions

  1. Stir diced tomatoes, vodka sauce, basil, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, cream (if using), garlic paste and crushed red pepper together in a 12-inch nonstick skillet.

    a step in making the 15-Minute Eggs in Vodka Sauce

    Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle

  2. Make 4 indentations in the mixture. Crack 1 egg into each indentation. Sprinkle the sauce with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan; sprinkle the eggs with salt.

    a step in making the 15-Minute Eggs in Vodka Sauce

    Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle

  3. Partially cover the skillet; cook over medium heat, undisturbed, until the egg whites are just set and the yolks are still runny, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with baguette.

    Overhead photo of Vodka Sauce Eggs with bread

    Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup sauce & egg mixture & 1 oz. baguette

Calories 257, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 195mg, Carbohydrates 25g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 14g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 629mg, Potassium 394mg

EatingWell.com, March 2024

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