Italian Skillet Eggs-Dinner for Two

Make these Italian Skillet eggs with mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella cheese for a late night dinner for two. It’s a low carb recipe that is sure to please

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How to Make Italian Skillet Eggs:

We have always enjoyed breakfast for dinner and this recipe is very different from a breakfast we would normally prepare.  These Italian Skillet Eggs are a romantic dinner for two and are ready in a jiffy and if served with fruit, it qualifies for low carb/calorie dinner. 

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

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Italian Skillet Eggs

Italian skillet eggs are poached in a blend of Italian red sauce with mushrooms and spinach in one skillet makes a quick and easy late night dinner for two.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Italian poached eggs, Italian Skillet eggs

Servings: 2

Calories: 355kcal

Author: Evelyn

Equipment

• Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup brown baby portobello mushrooms sliced
• 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
• 1 1/2 cups chunky pasta sauce
• 6 eggs
• 1/4 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