Eggs in Purgatory: the dish reminiscent of the Divine Comedy

Eggs in Purgatory: the dish reminiscent of the Divine Comedy
  • Preparation time 10 Min.
  • Cooking time 20 Min.
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Portions 4
  • Calories per Serving 250
  • Type of plate Appetizer, Second

Eggs in purgatory is a typical traditional Neapolitan dish that is simple and quick to prepare. This dish belongs to popular tradition, as it is prepared with poor, simple and easy-to-find ingredients, often using leftover Sunday gravy or ragù.

The name comes from the Purgatory of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, and is related to the colors of the dish: on the one hand, red, recalling the flames of Hell; on the other hand, white, recalling the colors of Paradise. What about you, did you know that?

Ingredients

  • 4 very fresh eggs
  • 400gr of tomato puree
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 tablespoons of EVO oil
  • q.b. salt
  • q.b. black pepper
  • q.b. fresh basil

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Instructions

1. In a nonstick skillet, pour 2 tablespoons of Farchioni Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

2. Finely chop the onion and a whole clove of garlic and add them to the pan.

3. Add the tomato puree and stir well. Season with salt and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

4. With the back of a spoon, create four small cavities in the sauce.

5. Gently crack an egg into each cavity, taking care not to break the yolks.

6. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, cover, and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes.

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