This recipe respects the Italian influences and sticks to the ribs. (Note: Best cooked in two large heavy-bottomed skillets.)
Eggs in Hades
Ingredients
2 tablespoonsolive oil, divided
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 18 ounce tubepolenta cut into 8 1/3-inch sections
1 candiced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 canmarinara sauce
1 teaspoondried oregano
1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
8eggs
Handfulfresh basil, torn
Time estimates
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in each skillet about 1 minute. Add 1 minced garlic clove to each skillet. Cook about 1 minute or until aromatic.
Over medium heat, place sliced polenta in one skillet. Pour tomatoes and sauce into the second. Add oregano and red pepper flakes to sauce.
Cook polenta about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden. Reduce heat.
Meanwhile, using a close-fitting lid pour off excess liquid from sauce. Reserve. Create 4 divots in sauce with spoon. Crack 4 eggs, one for each divot. Cook about 10 minutes.
When eggs are done, stack egg and sauce mix on polenta. Return excess liquid to tomato sauce. Repeat step 4 and cook eggs about 10 minutes. Great with Spanish chorizo or Italian sausage.
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