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Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory)

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Description

This traditional Italian recipe for eggs in purgatory gently poaches eggs in a delicious homemade tomato sauce flavored with garlic and capers. This hearty dish makes a very tasty breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Serve with toast.

Ingredient:

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 black Italian olives, pitted and chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 anchovy fillet in oil, drained
  • 7 ounces Italian tomato sauce (crushed tomatoes)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
  • salt to taste
  • 2 large eggs