This recipe for baked eggs in marinara is perfect for one and easily adaptable to suit your preferences from slightly runny eggs to well done eggs - the choice is yours!
¾cupprepared marinara sauce (I like Trader Joe's Traditional Marinara)
2eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1tablespoonshredded Parmesan cheese
Basil leaves, if desired, for garnish
Instructions
Heat the oven to 375F degrees.
In a small ovenproof skillet, heat the oil and add the shallot and pepper. Cook over medium low heat for about 7 or 8 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the marinara sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
Carefully crack each egg into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Top with parmesan and optional basil leaves. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
In these days of food convenience and widespread availability prepared sauces like the Marinara can be found everywhere. Good ones too! I love the Trader Joe's brand which comes in several variations such as organic basil, traditional and several others.If by chance you have your own stashed away in the freezer, it will work beautifully with this egg dish.If you have the time and want to make up a quick marinara then make extra and freeze the rest for another time. Do add the chopped red pepper if possible; it gives the sauce a special texture and flavor that is very yummy.Cook the eggs until set around the sides. My husband likes "well done" eggs and if that's the case for you, then cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Personally I favor slightly runny so that the egg runs into the sauce and makes a great dip for my bread.Assemble the dish up to 1 day ahead and keep it covered in the fridge.This basic recipe lends itself to doubling really easily. Choose a larger pan to cook up the sauce and crack 4 or up to 6 eggs into it depending on your crowd.Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.9*SmartPoints (Green plan)5*SmartPoints (Blue plan)5*SmartPoints (Purple plan)6*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Italian Marinara Baked Eggs
Amount Per Serving (1 recipe)
Calories 240Calories from Fat 114
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.7g20%
Carbohydrates 15.3g5%
Fiber 1.9g8%
Protein 17.6g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.