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Baked eggs Italian style

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 400 g tomatoes, chopped in tomato juice
  • 100g mozzarella
  • 50 g Parmesan
  • 1 m.-sized egg(s)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 pinch(s) of pepper
  • 1 pinch of chili flakes
  • 1 pinch(s) thyme

Instructions

Working time approx. 5 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

In the cast iron pan

Preheat the oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat) and heat a cast iron skillet. Arrange the chopped tomatoes in the hot skillet. Tear the mozzarella and scatter it over the tomatoes. Crack the egg into the center of the skillet. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and thyme over the skillet. Return the skillet to the hot oven and continue baking until the egg white is opaque and the yolk is still runny. The exact baking time may vary depending on your preference for the consistency of the egg. Ideal for dipping or on baguette.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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