Eggs to Purgatory Recipe

Eggs in purgatory, a traditional Italian recipe from the Naples area that has become a well-known and widespread dish because of how rich it is and how simple it is to prepare.

This dish is characterized by cooking the eggs with tomato sauce in a pan, so that the amount of oil used is much less than that used to cook the fried eggs. The result is a dish full of flavor and, at the same time, very easy to prepare, making it ideal even for beginners. And for those who love spicy, this dish lends itself perfectly to introducing a little spice. Having said all this, stay and discover with us how to make eggs in purgatory.

Ingredients to make Eggs in Purgatory:

• 4 eggs
• 1 kilogram of crushed tomato
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 dessert spoon of oregano or basil
• 1 splash of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cayenne peppers
• 1 pinch of salt

How to make Eggs to Purgatory:

1. Heat a saucepan with a splash of oil.
2. Chop the garlic and add it to the pan to sauté it over medium heat with the cayenne peppers.
3. Let the garlic release its flavor without taking color.
4. Add the crushed tomato and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes over low heat.
5. After 10-15 minutes, add salt, pepper and oregano, and let the tomato sauce finish making.
6. The sauce will be ready when the tomato water has been consumed and the oil remains on top.
   Tip: for the eggs in purgatory to be healthier, we recommend opting for natural crushed tomatoes (not fried) or for crushing the tomatoes yourself at home.
7. When you see that the sauce is thick, try and rectify salt and oregano, or the spice that you like. If you like it spicy, don’t hesitate to add a halved or chopped chili pepper to give the sauce that touch.
8. Tip: you can make more tomato sauce and save it to use in other recipes, as it lasts several days in the fridge and is delicious
9. Make some holes in the sauce with the help of a spoon to introduce the cracked eggs into them.
10. Grate a little Parmesan cheese, or the cheese that you like the most, but make it creamy.
11. Distribute the cheese around the eggs, but paying special attention not to cover the yolk so that the eggs in purgatory are perfect.
12. Cover the pan and let the eggs finish cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the whites of the eggs are curdled. You don’t have to leave them long so that the yolk is not hard.
13. Once the eggs are to your liking, turn off the heat, put a little salt on top of the eggs and serve them right away, as the eggs with the hot sauce will continue to cook.
14. Enjoy this simple and delicious recipe for eggs in purgatory!

With what to accompany the eggs to purgatory

Without a doubt, the best accompaniment for this plate of Neapolitan eggs in purgatory is a good piece of bread. Choose a loaf of bread, French bread or the one you like the most, and dip the sauce and egg yolk with it.