Eggs Poached in Marinara Sauce Recipe (2024)

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Rose

Made quick, light marinara by thinly slicing 2 garlic cloves and adding to a few tbsp olive oil. Heat oil until garlic just started to sizzle, then added 3-4 chopped tomatoes & some salt. Simmered 5-10 mins, added eggs. Garnished with fresh basil & avocado instead, delicious healthy breakfast that felt warm & filling

Suzanne

Delicious over polenta.

Mimi cooks

This is so comforting when you're by yourself and don't want to cook, or you want to impress at breakfast time. What a great idea to freeze your own home made sauce in portions sizes. I freeze in 1 cup portions.
Turn this to chilaquiles in Step 1 by adding 10 corn chips when you turn the heat to low. In about 10 minutes they'll fully soften (beyond bending), then go on to Step 2. Trade out the cayenne for Cholula and trade the parmesan for cotija. Buono becomes bueno.

Regina

This was surprisingly good. Need to watch the eggs carefully--they went from not done to slightly over done very quickly.

Philip

Need to puy a lid on the pan when the eggs are poaching

Anne

Made this tonight. It was more filling than anticipated. I used Red fife bread for tasting, which gave it a nice crunch. I also added some leftover arugula and a dollop of leftover ricotta as a garnish - made it a much more elegant looking dinner and added some nice flavor and texture.

Susan Lilly

Very good over sauteed spinach. I made it for 4 in a bigger skillet, and it turned out great.

acmadigan726

made it with a bottled marinara sauce and added fresh mozzarella instead of parmesan. This is a remakrably easy, filling and healthy meal!

Michael

She says that, "Cover the pan and simmer..."

Adam

It's very similar to the Israeli dish "Shakshuka"
Check it out, it's the ultimate breakfast, together with home made Tahini sauce and fresh bread...
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014721-shakshuka-with-feta

CAMarasco

I've made this many times. It's great when you want something for dinner but don't feel like cooking.

Stef

If you're short on time, jarred sauce works well too.

Tia Lombardi

My father's version of "Eggs in Purgatory" was sweet and fiery. Sauté onions, garlic, and thinly sliced hot and sweet peppers. Add salt and pepper, even fennel and coriander seed. When vegetables are cooked, add a splash of vinegar and chopped tomatoes. Cook until thickened and add fresh herbs (parsley, marjoram, and/or basil). Poach the eggs in the mixture. Finish with olive oil, finely grated pecorino cheese, black pepper, Calabrian red chili pepper, and more herbs.

CH

This is the most wonderful quick meal. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. With parm or feta melted on top. I use Rao’s Arrabbiata if possible. On top of greens or toast. You can’t go wrong.

Sheryll

Shakshuka is the Israeli version, with spinach cooked in the tomato garlic sauce, before poaching the egg on top. Habit formingly delicious.

Mary

Finished with Kalamata olives, prosciutto, and grated parmigiana reggiano cheese. We didn't have quite enough marinara so a little left over Rao's pizza sauce went into the mix. Delicious.

davidm

Made this with Raos for a quick breakfast. Absolutely delicious!

Jussi

Better to plate the poached eggs on the original marina sauce.

Eric P

This is reminiscent of Shakshuka. Looks good.

Diana Breen

Bridget likes this! Used about a cup of marinara. Put a clear lid on the the pot so I could see when it was done. See red with bread.

christa

Over the moon about this simple recipe. I added harissa to the marinara and replaced the Parmesan with Feta because I had it on hand. Delish. Will be adding this to my rotation for easy, quick meals.

chelsea

This is a great no recipe recipe. Didn’t have basil on hand so omitted it. Bloomed some black pepper in a bit of olive oil before dropping the sauce in the pan and then threw some stale sourdough bread on my grill pan. It came out delicious and was so easy!

Caity

Extremely delicious. I was surprised by how simple it was and how good it was.

CaTo

This is very nice with Julia Moskin’s classic marinara and a couple of fresh slivered basil leaves. Made it with feta today instead of Parmesan and found the feta to be a noticeable improvement. I’ll be using that moving forward.

Lisa Efthymiou

This good to make for just myself when Dino’s gone. Look at the notes other people have left, like serving on top of sautéed spinach, or putting fresh arugula and a dollop of ricotta on the side. Plan a decent bread to do a sort of bruschetta on the side, maybe rub with olive oil and garlic and throw in a hot oven to toast them. Like a baguette.

Lee H

I made with pureed leftover ratatouille rather than marinara sauce. Delicious

Sheila Mooney

Favorite fast meal. I like to sauté spinach in garlic first, then chop up a big old heirloom tomato that is just about to get too soft. Then as directed. Will def do garlic-anointed bread the next time...

Dena

I admit I sometimes cheat and use good quality sauce from a jar. I also take it to Mexico using mild picante sauce and cheese.

Sheryll

Shakshuka is the Israeli version, with spinach cooked in the tomato garlic sauce, before poaching the egg on top. Habit formingly delicious.

Becky

Can make Shaksuka with eggplant and or zucchini and or onions and or peppers ( red or green) all in a tomato base all delicious!

Edna Ann

I used baby kale and the NYT marinara sauce recipe. Swoon worthy...

CH

This is the most wonderful quick meal. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. With parm or feta melted on top. I use Rao’s Arrabbiata if possible. On top of greens or toast. You can’t go wrong.

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Eggs Poached in Marinara Sauce Recipe (2024)

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What's the secret to poached eggs? ›

9 Tips for the Perfect Poached Egg At Home
  1. Start with fresh eggs. The fresher the eggs, the better! ...
  2. Wait a sec: Give the water a moment to stop boiling. ...
  3. Use vinegar. ...
  4. Use a small bowl. ...
  5. Swirl the water. ...
  6. Don't crowd the pot! ...
  7. Avoid cooking the egg for longer than 3 minutes. ...
  8. Try a soup ladle.

How do you make perfectly round poached eggs? ›

Stir the water in a clockwise motion with a spoon to create a whirlpool, then carefully drop the egg into the centre. Let it cook for 3 to 5 minutes and the whites will wrap around the yolk, resulting in a compact and well-formed poached egg.

How many minutes for poached eggs? ›

A really soft poached egg should take around 2 minutes and a soft-to-firm one will need 4 minutes (it depends on the size of the egg and whether you're using it straight from the fridge).

Should water be boiling for poached eggs? ›

The poaching water should just barely simmer; rapid boiling will cause the eggs to break up as they cook. Poached eggs can be made ahead of time and held for up to two days. Undercook them slightly so the yolks remain runny when reheated. Refrigerate in enough water to cover the eggs.

Do you have to add vinegar to water for poached eggs? ›

"Vinegar is an inherently acidic material, so if we add a few drops of vinegar into that boiling water that is going to increase the rate of denaturing and it's going to make that happen faster and help the poached egg hold its shape better."

How do restaurants make poached eggs so round? ›

Poaching eggs is a simple enough technique: Start with a deep saucepot that will hold enough water to create a vortex. The swirling water will help the egg white envelop the yolk evenly as the egg white proteins set, creating a nice natural shape.

Do you put a lid on poached eggs? ›

Place a lid on the saucepan and leave for 3-4 minutes. Always use fresh eggs, and not straight from the fridge. Room temperature ones are better. Serve on toast, with some unsaturated spread and sprinkling of pepper.

Can you overcook poached eggs? ›

The whites should be just set and the yolk still soft. The best part of a poached egg is the luxurious way the yolk oozes and coats everything it touches with a layer of vivid gold. An overcooked yolk loses its magic. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the cooking water.

Can you poach 2 eggs at once? ›

You can also poach several eggs at once, but make sure there's room in your pan for each one to have a little elbow room. Crack them into separate measuring cups and slip them into the water one by one. You'll also need to extend the cooking time by about 30 seconds for each extra egg.

What are three tricks to making the best poached egg? ›

Barely Simmering Water Makes the Best Poached Eggs

Fewer bubbles means less agitation of the water that can break up and disperse the egg whites. I crack the egg into a cup first, then, when the water is at a bare simmer, gently slide the egg into the water. Some people swirl the water and drop the egg into the center.

Are poached eggs raw in the middle? ›

Preparation. The egg is cracked into a cup or bowl of any size, and then gently slid into a pan of water at approximately 75 °C (167 °F) and cooked until the egg white has mostly solidified, but the yolk remains soft. The "perfect" poached egg has a runny yolk, with a hardening crust and no raw white remaining.

Are poached eggs cooked enough? ›

The best way to tell when eggs are done is to set a timer. The eggs should be in water exactly 4 minutes off the heat for the perfect doneness. To Test Doneness: remove one from the pan with a slotted spoon and push the yolk gently. If you prefer a firmer yolk, put it back in the water for another minute.

What are the tips for poaching? ›

The key to proper poaching is to make sure your liquid's not too hot. Unlike braising, where you're looking for a vibrant simmer, poaching liquid should be just shy of that. You should see tiny, tiny bubbles on the bottom of your pot or around the edge of the pan, but no bubbles should break the surface.

How do you poach an egg without it falling apart? ›

Poach eggs cold, not at room temperature

Cold eggs are more viscous, meaning they're thicker and stickier, so they'll be better able to hold together when you begin cooking them. Room-temp or slightly warm eggs will be more prone to falling apart.

How do you poach an egg without a fuss? ›

Bring a teakettle filled with water to a boil and then gently pour the water down the inside side of the pan until you have enough water to covering the eggs by about 2 inches. Cover and set a timer for 5 minutes.

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