Quick Tomato Onion Smoked Paprika Sauce With Poached Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 poached eggs
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small to medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can 28 oz. whole peeled tomatoes with juices, crushed by hand (Italian tomatoes from the Campania region preferred)
- Red pepper flakes to taste one or two pinches — or a pinch of cayenne pepper
- Sea salt or Kosher salt and black pepper to taste (two to three pinches of each)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the onions until softened (not browned), about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and paprika to the skillet and stir to cook for one minute.
- Add the tomatoes along with their juices to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and simmer (stirring occasionally) for 7 minutes.
- Taste again for seasonings and adjust if necessary.
- To serve: top with a poached egg, sprinkle with cheese, garnish with basil. Have toasted crusty bread alongside for dipping up the sauce.