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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Eggs in Purgatory, Italian poached eggs, Italian Shakshuka, Italian Skillet eggs, poached eggs in tomato sauce Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 355kcal

Author Evelyn

Equipment

Skillet
Sharp Knife

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

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