Breakfast for dinner is perfect for busy families who don’t have a lot of time to cook. Pancakes and French toast have their place on some nights, but at other times you want something a little different, something spicy. The weather may be cooling off outside, but that doesn’t mean your cooking has to.
Shortcut Shakshouka
This Eggs in Hell, also called shakshouka, is a spicy dish made with spicy tomato sauce and poached eggs is inspired by one of my childhood favorites, Huevos Rancheros. I take a shortcut and use a spicy marinara sauce.
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These poached eggs in spicy marinara are delicious real food that is quick to create and has an amazing flavor. You will want to make this dish over and over again this fall!
Eggs in Hell
You may be wondering, “What’s with the name, Eggs in Hell?” Yeah, the name may be fun, but don’t let it fool you. This dish is HOT and spicy. Chili peppers give the sauce a KICK of heat that it anything but boring. The other part of it is the way this dish looks. The spicy tomato sauce looks like pools of lava surrounding each egg. As it cooks, the sauce bubbles up too, making it look even more like hot bubbling lava. Some people call this dish Eggs in Purgatory, but I like Eggs in Hell more. Don’t you?
In our house, we strive to eat healthy meals together. With three kids in different activities, sometimes life can make that a challenge. That’s why quick and easy meals are a life saver. This dish is ready in about 10 minutes and is a great go to for anyone wanting to eat healthy on a busy schedule.
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
A quick and easy dish with a spicy tomato sauce and poached eggs. Serve with fresh bread for dipping
Ingredients
- 1 jar spicy pasta or marinara sauce
- 6 large eggs
- Fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon sliced
- 1 teaspoon shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pour spicy marinara sauce in a cast-iron skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer. Crack eggs, one at a time, and place into sauce. Simmer until eggs are cooked to your liking; 5-6 minutes for runny yolks, 8-9 minutes for firm yolks.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan and sliced Oregano.
- Serve dish hot with bread for dipping.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6 Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 116Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 172mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g
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This is one of the ways I’m feeding my family healthy meals in less time. Less time in the kitchen means more time with them and more chances to get out and have fun together.
About Nicky Omohundro
Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.
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Shari Eckstrom I entered the giveaway and crossing my fingers for a win. I love that Mazzetta uses all whole ingredients and no sugar. Your dish looks delicious.
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- KC the Kitchen Chopper
Wow, Mezzetta is a very versatile sauce. Love the recipe you came up with. YUM…runny eggs! 🙂
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- Sissy J
This looks really good. I have never used this sauce before but I am really looking forward to trying it now. Thanks for sharing.
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- L. E. Mastilock
I love that this spicy Marinara sauce is all natural, I don’t see any ingredients I can’t read! I’l have to try some out for our next pasta dinner recipe
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