Breakfast in Tuscany, Italian Poached Eggs

Name: Breakfast in Tuscany, Italian Poached Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced; 1 small shallot, diced fine; 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped; handful fresh basil, chopped; handful of fresh italain parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; dash red wine vinager; salt & pepper to taste; 1 loaf olive ciabatta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 spices of prosciutto, sliced very thin; 8 large very fresh eggs; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; fresh parsley to finish

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

A guest favourite from my years of owning a 41/2 star bed & breakfast. Fresh, light and packed with big Italian flavour, it's my answer to an American-style breakfast, with an Italian focus. Poached eggs, prosciutto and bruschetta on crisp ciabatta toast. Bon appetito.

Updated at: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:46 GMT