Eggs Poached in Marinara Sauce Recipe (2024)

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Rose

Made quick, light marinara by thinly slicing 2 garlic cloves and adding to a few tbsp olive oil. Heat oil until garlic just started to sizzle, then added 3-4 chopped tomatoes & some salt. Simmered 5-10 mins, added eggs. Garnished with fresh basil & avocado instead, delicious healthy breakfast that felt warm & filling

Suzanne

Delicious over polenta.

Mimi cooks

This is so comforting when you're by yourself and don't want to cook, or you want to impress at breakfast time. What a great idea to freeze your own home made sauce in portions sizes. I freeze in 1 cup portions.
Turn this to chilaquiles in Step 1 by adding 10 corn chips when you turn the heat to low. In about 10 minutes they'll fully soften (beyond bending), then go on to Step 2. Trade out the cayenne for Cholula and trade the parmesan for cotija. Buono becomes bueno.

Regina

This was surprisingly good. Need to watch the eggs carefully--they went from not done to slightly over done very quickly.

Philip

Need to puy a lid on the pan when the eggs are poaching

Anne

Made this tonight. It was more filling than anticipated. I used Red fife bread for tasting, which gave it a nice crunch. I also added some leftover arugula and a dollop of leftover ricotta as a garnish - made it a much more elegant looking dinner and added some nice flavor and texture.

Susan Lilly

Very good over sauteed spinach. I made it for 4 in a bigger skillet, and it turned out great.

acmadigan726

made it with a bottled marinara sauce and added fresh mozzarella instead of parmesan. This is a remakrably easy, filling and healthy meal!

Michael

She says that, "Cover the pan and simmer..."

Adam

It's very similar to the Israeli dish "Shakshuka"
Check it out, it's the ultimate breakfast, together with home made Tahini sauce and fresh bread...
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014721-shakshuka-with-feta

CAMarasco

I've made this many times. It's great when you want something for dinner but don't feel like cooking.

Stef

If you're short on time, jarred sauce works well too.

Tia Lombardi

My father's version of "Eggs in Purgatory" was sweet and fiery. Sauté onions, garlic, and thinly sliced hot and sweet peppers. Add salt and pepper, even fennel and coriander seed. When vegetables are cooked, add a splash of vinegar and chopped tomatoes. Cook until thickened and add fresh herbs (parsley, marjoram, and/or basil). Poach the eggs in the mixture. Finish with olive oil, finely grated pecorino cheese, black pepper, Calabrian red chili pepper, and more herbs.

CH

This is the most wonderful quick meal. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. With parm or feta melted on top. I use Rao’s Arrabbiata if possible. On top of greens or toast. You can’t go wrong.

Sheryll

Shakshuka is the Israeli version, with spinach cooked in the tomato garlic sauce, before poaching the egg on top. Habit formingly delicious.

Mary

Finished with Kalamata olives, prosciutto, and grated parmigiana reggiano cheese. We didn't have quite enough marinara so a little left over Rao's pizza sauce went into the mix. Delicious.

davidm

Made this with Raos for a quick breakfast. Absolutely delicious!

Jussi

Better to plate the poached eggs on the original marina sauce.

Eric P

This is reminiscent of Shakshuka. Looks good.

Diana Breen

Bridget likes this! Used about a cup of marinara. Put a clear lid on the the pot so I could see when it was done. See red with bread.

christa

Over the moon about this simple recipe. I added harissa to the marinara and replaced the Parmesan with Feta because I had it on hand. Delish. Will be adding this to my rotation for easy, quick meals.

chelsea

This is a great no recipe recipe. Didn’t have basil on hand so omitted it. Bloomed some black pepper in a bit of olive oil before dropping the sauce in the pan and then threw some stale sourdough bread on my grill pan. It came out delicious and was so easy!

Caity

Extremely delicious. I was surprised by how simple it was and how good it was.

CaTo

This is very nice with Julia Moskin’s classic marinara and a couple of fresh slivered basil leaves. Made it with feta today instead of Parmesan and found the feta to be a noticeable improvement. I’ll be using that moving forward.

Lisa Efthymiou

This good to make for just myself when Dino’s gone. Look at the notes other people have left, like serving on top of sautéed spinach, or putting fresh arugula and a dollop of ricotta on the side. Plan a decent bread to do a sort of bruschetta on the side, maybe rub with olive oil and garlic and throw in a hot oven to toast them. Like a baguette.

Lee H

I made with pureed leftover ratatouille rather than marinara sauce. Delicious

Sheila Mooney

Favorite fast meal. I like to sauté spinach in garlic first, then chop up a big old heirloom tomato that is just about to get too soft. Then as directed. Will def do garlic-anointed bread the next time...

Dena

I admit I sometimes cheat and use good quality sauce from a jar. I also take it to Mexico using mild picante sauce and cheese.

Sheryll

Shakshuka is the Israeli version, with spinach cooked in the tomato garlic sauce, before poaching the egg on top. Habit formingly delicious.

Becky

Can make Shaksuka with eggplant and or zucchini and or onions and or peppers ( red or green) all in a tomato base all delicious!

Edna Ann

I used baby kale and the NYT marinara sauce recipe. Swoon worthy...

CH

This is the most wonderful quick meal. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. With parm or feta melted on top. I use Rao’s Arrabbiata if possible. On top of greens or toast. You can’t go wrong.

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Eggs Poached in Marinara Sauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you add egg to spaghetti sauce? ›

Egg yolks are the ideal addition to pasta sauces, salad dressings and custards that need thickening. The protein in egg yolks thicken when heated and they also add a richness to sauces. You'll need to be careful when adding egg yolks to hot sauces because they can scramble the sauce.

What's the difference between shakshuka and eggs in purgatory? ›

The main difference between shakshuka and eggs in purgatory is the spices and herbs. Skakshuka features Middle Eastern spices, such as cumin and sweet paprika. Eggs in purgatory does not include these spices and uses Italian herbs, such as oregano and basil.

What's the secret to poached eggs? ›

Use vinegar

The vinegar helps the egg whites cook faster, allowing the egg to better stay together. Just adding about a Tablespoon of vinegar to your water can make all the difference. And that's on chemistry.

How to add egg into pasta sauce? ›

Heat sauce through. Make 4 wells in the pan of pasta and crack an egg into each well. Cook on the stovetop until the egg whites begin to set on the bottom and the sauce is bubbling. Remove from heat and set the pan under a broiler until the eggs are just set and the yolks are still soft.

What does adding an egg to tomato pasta sauce do? ›

Egg yolks might not be an obvious choice when it comes to thickening up sauces. But, due to their abundance of protein, yolks thicken sauces when heated. They also add the richness of flavor to pasta sauces, salad dressings, cream sauces, and custards.

What religion is shakshuka? ›

In Jewish culture, a large batch of tomato stew is made for the Sabbath dinner and the leftovers used the following morning to make a breakfast shakshouka with eggs.

How do you not overcook eggs in shakshuka? ›

After breaking the eggs into the sauce, gently spoon some of the sauce over just the whites. This helps the whites cook faster so they set before the yolks overcook. Cover and rotate. Covering the skillet allows the eggs to steam-cook, which moves things along.

What country is known for shakshuka? ›

Shakshuka is a simple dish made of gently poached eggs in a delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce. Said to have originated in Tunisia, this breakfast recipe is popular in many parts of North Africa and the Middle East. It is so satisfying, you can serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Is vinegar necessary for poached eggs? ›

"Vinegar is an inherently acidic material, so if we add a few drops of vinegar into that boiling water that is going to increase the rate of denaturing and it's going to make that happen faster and help the poached egg hold its shape better."

What does vinegar do in poached eggs? ›

I add a small amount of distilled white vinegar to the poaching water for faster coagulation of the egg whites. It also helps to make the egg whites more tender by reducing the intensity of egg protein bonds. The vinegar causes the proteins in the egg white to unravel and loosely bond back together as they cook.

Why are poached eggs so hard to make? ›

Common mistakes people make when poaching eggs include using water that is too hot or too cold, stirring the water, or overcrowding the pot. Focus on making sure that your water is at a low simmer (not a boil) when you start poaching, and that you set a timer to make sure that you don't overcook them.

Why do Italians put eggs in sauce? ›

But, yes, it was a thrifty way to bulk up the sauce, she explained. “I think the whole origin of it was the protein because they couldn't afford the meat,” she said. “So instead, they threw in eggs to compensate.” Both my grandmother and Aunt Carm said that they remember other Italian American families doing this.

What can I add to spaghetti sauce to make it better? ›

Tossing in strips of basil, a sprig of thyme or some oregano can take your sauce to the next level. Although fresh herbs might pop a bit more, dried herbs and spices can work just as well. Sprinkling in some red pepper flakes, a pinch of parsley and a dash of salt and pepper can liven up your jarred pasta sauce.

What can I add to regular spaghetti sauce to make it better? ›

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