Italian Baked Eggs
Italian Baked Eggs are rich, savory, and comforting—perfectly nestled in herbed tomato sauce and topped with melty Parmesan.
Course: BreakfastCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 large eggs
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a small baking dish that can comfortably fit the eggs without overcrowding.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onion. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic to the cooked onion and stir for an additional minute to release the garlic’s aroma.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, along with the dried oregano and basil. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes.
- Season the tomato mixture with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed, considering personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the tomato mixture into the baking dish. Use a spoon to create small wells for the eggs to sit in.
- Crack each egg into the wells carefully, keeping the yolks intact. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes, until the egg whites are set.
- Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving warm with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Italian Baked Eggs are a cozy, flavorful dish where eggs are gently baked in a garlicky, herb-spiced tomato sauce and finished with Parmesan cheese. It’s a satisfying one-pan meal that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every delicious bite.
