Italian-style Huevos Rancheros

Ingredients

In this Italian version of Huevos Rancheros, we replace the traditional Mexican ingredients with Italian ones. We use tomato sauce instead of salsa, and add some Italian herbs like oregano and basil. We also use Parmesan cheese instead of cheddar, and serve the dish with Italian bread instead of tortillas. We alse have the original recipe for Huevos rancheros, so you can check it out.

• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
• 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 4 slices of Italian bread 4 slices of Italian bread

Nutrition

• Calories: 420 kcal / 1760 KJ
• Fat: 28g (10g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 20g (6g sugars)
• Protein: 22g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
2. 2.
   In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. 3.
   Add the red bell pepper, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper is tender.
4. 4.
   Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. 5.
   Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
6. 6.
   Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the eggs.
7. 7.
   Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the eggs are set.
8. 8.
   Toast the Italian bread slices.
9. 9.
   Serve the eggs with the bread slices.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Parmesan cheese — Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
• Italian bread — Use a rustic Italian bread with a crispy crust and a soft interior.

Tips & Tricks

• You can add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil on top of the eggs before serving.
• If you like your eggs runny, bake them for 8-10 minutes instead of 10-12 minutes.
• You can use canned tomato sauce or make your own by blending canned tomatoes with some garlic, onion, and herbs.

Serving advice

Serve the Huevos Rancheros hot, straight from the oven, with the toasted Italian bread slices.

Presentation advice

Serve the Huevos Rancheros in the skillet, garnished with some chopped fresh herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.