Eggs in Purgatory

Name: Eggs in Purgatory
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small clove garlic (peeled); ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 1 x 400 grams can chopped tomatoes; ½ teaspoon Maldon sea salt flakes (or to taste); 1 large egg (or 2 eggs if needed); 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan (or more as needed) - see Additional Information below; 1 splash of chilli oil (optional to serve); 2 slices white bread (or other bread of your choice to serve)

Instructions

You don't actually need to have a hangover to enjoy this for breakfast (or anytime), but there is something about this easy and quick dish of eggs cooked in a fiery tomato sauce that just hits the spot when you're in need of morning-after succour. And please read the Additional Information section at the end of the recipe before proceeding.

Updated at: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:56:11 GMT