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.

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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How many minutes to poach an egg? ›

Stir the water to create a gentle whirlpool which will help the egg white wrap around the yolk. Then carefully slide the egg into the water making sure the heat is low enough not to throw the egg around - there should only be small bubbles rising. Cook for 3-4 mins, until the white is cooked through.

How to add egg to pasta sauce? ›

Break the egg or eggs into a teacup, and carefully tip them into the tomato sauce. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the tops of the whites are set but the yellow yolk shows through. It's important that the yolk be runny.

Why do you put hard boiled eggs in spaghetti sauce? ›

The slightly chalky yolk crumbles into the sauce, and the cooked white is stained red for a few millimeters. They are a creamy, protein-filled addition to the meal. It adds a surprising richness.

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When cooking poached eggs, the water should be kept at a low simmer at around 180°F (82°C). Doing so will prevent the egg whites from separating from the yolks. After the eggs have been added to the saucepan, gently cook at this temperature until they reach the desired doneness, anywhere between 3 and 5 minutes.

What should be added to the water before poaching? ›

Heat the water: Add enough water to come 1 inch up the side of a narrow, deep 2-quart saucier. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 2 teaspoons white vinegar and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Do you need vinegar to poach an egg? ›

Fill your pot at least 4 inches deep with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add a generous pinch of salt and a little bit of vinegar. The salt helps season the eggs, and the vinegar helps the egg whites stay together while they poach. The vinegar is optional, but I use it when I poach eggs.

When to add egg to sauce? ›

Drop a yolk into the pan or pot just after it's come off the heat, so that it's hot but not boiling. Whisk or stir quickly to break the yolk. Progressively, the residual heat will cook the yolk as you mix it into the entire dish. Once it hits around 160 degrees, it should be glossy and thick.

What can I add to pasta sauce to make it better? ›

Tossing in strips of basil, a sprig of thyme or some oregano can take your sauce to the next level. Although fresh herbs might pop a bit more, dried herbs and spices can work just as well. Sprinkling in some red pepper flakes, a pinch of parsley and a dash of salt and pepper can liven up your jarred pasta sauce.

Can you add egg to spaghetti sauce? ›

The trick is to add an egg! That's right, the fat from the yolk and the egg white help make tomato sauce silky and smooth.

Should I add an egg to my spaghetti sauce? ›

Egg yolks are the ideal addition to pasta sauces, salad dressings and custards that need thickening. The protein in egg yolks thicken when heated and they also add a richness to sauces. You'll need to be careful when adding egg yolks to hot sauces because they can scramble the sauce.

Why do you put vinegar in spaghetti sauce? ›

Add Balsamic Vinegar

If your pasta sauce is too sweet, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. The acidity will help cut the sweetness and create a more balanced sauce.

Why add vinegar to poaching liquid 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."

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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.

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