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Quick and Delicious Shakshuka

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, mashed
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers any color, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed or minced
  • 6 fresh basil leaves roughly broken or chopped
  • 1/4 cup olives any kind
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin optional
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In heavy bottom (and oven safe) skillet, saute onion and bell pepper for several minutes until tender. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
  • To the same pan, add the crushed tomatoes and cook on medium low heat for about 10 minutes, adding in all the spices and stirring occasionally. If sauce needs moisture, add a little water, wine or beer.
  • Carefully crack and drop eggs on top of sauce.
  • Transfer to oven and bake for about 10 minutes until egg is cooked to desired doneness.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmigiano cheese.