Eggs in purgatory is a classic dish comprising eggs and tomato sauce, but this version is a little bit different. This eggs in purgatory with eggplant recipe includes diced eggplant which adds another layer of flavor and color to the tangy tomato sauce. While this dish can be served for breakfast, it makes a delicious lunch or dinner as well for when you need something quick that can be made in one pan.
To make eggs in purgatory with eggplant, you first make a sauce by frying eggplant in oil before simmering it with onion, cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then, eggs get cracked into the tomato sauce to poach until cooked but the yolks are still runny.
What is Eggs in Purgatory with Eggplant?
Eggs in purgatory with eggplant is an Italian dish that involves cooking eggs in tomato sauce. Commonly, this dish is served with bread for mopping up the sauce. It doesn’t usually include eggplant, but this version does to take advantage of its buttery texture, sweet flavor, and purple skin.
Pro Tips
- Fry the eggplant until it is golden brown for the best flavor.
- Make sure that the sauce is heated through before you add the eggs as this will help the eggs start cooking immediately.
- Use a pan with a tight-fitting lid which will help steam the eggs. However, if you don’t have a pan with a lid, you could cover the pan with aluminum foil instead.
- Feel free to use whatever cheese you enjoy the most such as mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, or pecorino romano.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does it Take to Make Eggs in Purgatory with Eggplant?
This recipe moves quite quickly so you should be able to get it on the table within 30 minutes of starting to prep and cook it.
How Do You Eat Eggs in Purgatory with Eggplant?
Eggs in purgatory is such a simple dish with flavorful ingredients like cheese, eggplant, and tangy tomato sauce. To serve this dish, simply scoop it out onto plates with some crusty bread on the side. The bread is essential for mopping up the delicious sauce.
Can I Add Other Ingredients to Eggs in Purgatory?
Yes, you can! For added protein, you could cook some pancetta in the pan with the eggplant before adding the tomato sauce and other ingredients. Ground Italian sausage would also be delicious. You could also amplify the flavors of the sauce with added vegetables like diced mushrooms or zucchini.
How to Store Eggs in Purgatory with Eggplant
Leftover eggs in purgatory can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. You can then warm it up in the microwave or oven, although the egg yolks won’t be as runny.
Ingredients
How to Make Eggs in Purgatory with Eggplants
Dice the eggplants. Heat the olive oil in a pan on the stove, add the eggplant, and cook it until golden brown. Remove it and set it aside.
Dice the eggplants. Heat the olive oil in a pan on the stove, add the eggplant, and cook it until golden brown. Remove it and set it aside.
Heat olive oil in the pan, add the diced onions and bell peppers, and cook them until the onions are translucent. Add the cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, herbs, garlic, and eggplant, and bring it to a simmer.
Heat olive oil in the pan, add the diced onions and bell peppers, and cook them until the onions are translucent. Add the cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, herbs, garlic, and eggplant, and bring it to a simmer.
Add the eggs and cheese on top, cover it with a lid, and cook it for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs and cheese on top, cover it with a lid, and cook it for 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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