Eggs In Purgatory

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can red pack petite diced tomatoes and green chilies (or regular diced for less heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 leaf fresh, torn)
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• salt and pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon romano cheese or 1 tablespoon asiago cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a medium non-reactive skillet, saute the garlic in the oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden. add the diced tomato, basil, oregano, salt and pepper and crushed chili flakes to taste. simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce gets thickened.
• 2 break an egg into a small cup; make a well in the tomato sauce with a spoon and slide egg in well. continue with remaining eggs and sprinkle with cheese. cover and cook for about 3 minutes for soft-firm poached eggs or until eggs are done to your likeness.