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Italian Shakshuka

Italian Shakshuka is poached eggs in tomato sauce Italian style.  This is a simple recipe like eggs in purgatory but with mushrooms and spinach.  These Italian Skillet Eggs make  a romantic dinner for two in one skillet. 

 

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This recipe of perfectly poached eggs in a Italian tomato sauce with mushrooms and spinach is topped with Mozzarella cheese and basil ribbons.   We have always enjoyed breakfast for dinner and this recipe is very very different from a breakfast we would normally prepare.  This amazing skillet of rich Italian Shakshuka is can be made in less than 30 minutes.
 
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These Italian Skillet Eggs are perfect to be served as a late night romantic dinner for two.  You can either serve them with sausage, bacon or pair them with fruit for lower calorie meal.  But a slice or two of crusty bread is a must with these Italian Poached Eggs in the rich sauce. 
 

Italian Shakshuka Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup brown baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 ounces of fresh baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups of chunky pasta sauce
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Equipment Needed:

  • Large Skillet
  • Knife

 

How to Make Italian Shakshuka

Instructions

  • Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in pasta sauce, heat thoroughly.
  • Add eggs one at a time, evenly spaced, add black pepper to taste and do NOT stir.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until egg whites are set and yolks reach the desired doneness.
  • Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and basil ribbons before serving.
 
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Serve Italian Shakshuka with mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella cheese.    It’s one of our favorite and easiest romantic late night dinners.
 

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Italian Skillet Eggs

Italian Shakshuka is poached eggs in tomato sauce Italian style.  This is a simple recipe like eggs in purgatory but with mushrooms and spinach.  These Italian Skillet Eggs make  a romantic dinner for two in one skillet. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Eggs in Purgatory, Italian poached eggs, Italian Shakshuka, Italian Skillet eggs, poached eggs in tomato sauce Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Evelyn

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup brown baby portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 1 ½ cups chunky pasta sauce
  • 6 eggs
  • ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil leaves cut into ribbons
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in pasta sauce, heat thoroughly.
  • Add eggs one at a time, evenly spaced, add black pepper to taste and do NOT stir.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until egg whites are set and yolks reach the desired doneness.
  • Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and basil ribbons before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 517mg | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 1421mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9808IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 7mg

 

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Italian Skillet Eggs for two

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Meal Plannin Maven

Monday 12th of January 2015

This dish looks amazing! I make something similar called shakshouka which I learned about when I was in Israel. So yummy and your photos are beautiful!

Aunt Bee

Sunday 13th of April 2014

I love savory type breakfasts! This looks DELICIOUS! <3

Kerry C

Tuesday 17th of December 2013

These eggs look delicious! Thanks for sharing on Saturday Dishes. Kerry @ Coffee With Us 3

Lita

Tuesday 26th of November 2013

Thanks for linking this to Saturday Dishes, Evelyn. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa

Terri Henkels

Thursday 15th of August 2013

Evelyn, what a wonderful recipe and your pictures are lovely - very enticing!. Pinning now.