Uova in Brodetto: Eggs in Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 sprig parsley, left whole, plus 1 sprig, finely chopped
- 6 mint leaves plus 12 more, for garnish
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 (16-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes and their juice, crushed by hand
- 3 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 8 large eggs
- In a 10 to 12-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, 1 sprig parsley, mint, and garlic.
- Cook, stirring, until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and allow it to evaporate completely.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the garlic and parsley and discard.
- Add the remaining parsley and the basil to the sauce and stir in.
- Gently break the eggs into the sauce, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with grilled bread and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
extravirgin olive oil, onion, parsley, mint, clove garlic, white wine vinegar, tomatoes, basil, eggs
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/uova-in-brodetto-eggs-in-tomato-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)