Uova al Pomodoro
Eggs poached in tomato sauce
Ingredients
- 4 Egg
- 300 ml Tomato passata
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 6 Basil (optional)
Method
- Slice the garlic.
- Warm the olive oil with the garlic until fragrant, then add the passata and salt.
- Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Make wells and crack in the eggs, then cover and cook until the whites set, about 5 minutes.
- Scatter basil and pepper and serve from the pan.
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About Uova al Pomodoro
Uova al Pomodoro is the Italian answer to eggs cooked directly in sauce: eggs poached in a quick, garlicky tomato base until the whites just set and the yolks stay soft. It belongs to a broad Mediterranean tradition of one-pan tomato-and-egg dishes, but this version leans distinctly Italian in its simplicity, built on tomato passata, sliced garlic warmed in olive oil, and a scatter of fresh basil. The sauce is deliberately loose and bright rather than heavy, and the whole thing comes together in about twenty minutes in a single pan. Cracking the eggs into wells and covering the pan traps steam so the whites firm up while the yolks stay runny.
It eats rich but not stodgy, the sweet-acidic tomato playing against creamy yolk, with the garlic and basil keeping each bite lively. Though it sits under the breakfast heading, in Italy this kind of dish is genuinely all-day food, as good for a light supper as for a slow morning. Serve it straight from the pan with crusty bread to mop up the sauce and drag through the yolks. It scales easily and needs nothing more than a grind of black pepper and a drizzle of good olive oil to feel complete.
Uova al Pomodoro: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Uova al Pomodoro?
A serving has about 325 calories — 16.7g protein, 10.1g carbs, 24.6g fat, 3.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Uova al Pomodoro gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Uova al Pomodoro has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Uova al Pomodoro take to make?
About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Uova al Pomodoro?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out basil — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Uova al Pomodoro make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.