Savoury Baked Eggs Tomato Sauce (Printable)

Baked eggs set in a fragrant tomato and pepper sauce, a vibrant and budget-friendly dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
06 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste

→ Spices

07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Eggs

11 - 4 large eggs

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
13 - Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the red bell pepper and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, sweet paprika, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
04 - Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
05 - Create four wells in the sauce using a spoon. Crack one egg into each well.
06 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.
07 - Remove skillet from the oven. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for any meal time
  • Versatile and uses simple, affordable ingredients
02 -
  • This dish is naturally vegetarian and gluten free if served without bread
  • Eggs will continue cooking in the hot sauce if not served promptly
03 -
  • Add ground coriander or sprinkle feta before baking for extra flavor
  • Make the sauce ahead and bake eggs fresh for best texture
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