Eggs in Hell

Uova in Purgatorio, Œufs d’en Bas, etc.

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By MFK Fisher

Published 1944

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (substitute will do, dad blast it)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1

Method

Heat oil in a saucepan that has a tight cover. Split garlic lengthwise, run a toothpick through each half, and brown slowly in oil... Add the onion, minced, and cook until golden. Then add the tomato sauce and the seasonings and herbs. Cook about 13 minutes, stirring often, and then take out the garlic.

Into this sauce break the eggs. Spoon the sauce over them, cover closely, and cook v