Description
A delightful dish of baked eggs in marinara sauce, topped with ricotta and mozzarella, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a small baking dish by drizzling a little olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Layer the marinara sauce in the baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add the chopped spinach over the marinara sauce.
- Create small wells in the sauce for the eggs with the back of a spoon.
- Add dollops of ricotta cheese into each well.
- Crack an egg into each well, ensuring the yolks stay intact.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Top the dish with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the whites are set and yolks are slightly runny.
- Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, then serve hot.
Notes
Watch closely to avoid overcooking the eggs. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg