Italian Eggs
Italian eggs are a simple stovetop dish made by gently cooking eggs in warm marinara sauce and finishing them with melted mozzarella and spinach.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Pour the marinara sauce into a medium skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until wilted.
- Use a spoon to make four small wells in the sauce. Crack one egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- Scatter the sliced mozzarella over the top, cover again, and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use a good marinara: Since the sauce is the base of the dish, choose one you enjoy on its own or season lightly with salt and pepper if needed.
- Keep the simmer gentle: Cooking over medium-low heat prevents the sauce from reducing too quickly and helps the eggs cook evenly.
- Cover the pan: Trapping steam is key for setting the egg whites without overcooking the yolks.
- Add cheese at the end: Mozzarella melts best when added during the final minute or two of cooking.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve Italian eggs with crusty bread or pair with our Gluten-Free Focaccia or Italian Chopped Salad for a complete, weeknight-friendly meal.
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