Eggs in purgatory are so simple to make and are best served on a cold night with plenty of crusty bread on the side.

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Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, stirring for a minute or so until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and basil. Stir and bring the sauce to a strong simmer. Crack the eggs open and slip them onto the sauce. Cover the pan and let the eggs cook just until the whites are set. Keep an eye on them as they will cook fast – it should take less than 5 minutes.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top of the sauce and eggs. Serve with toasted bread.

Start with 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and give the sauce a taste. If you like it a little more fiery add more to your taste.

During the winter, when fresh basil is sad and limp in the grocery store, I buy tubes of pureed basil which are near the produce section.

The nutrition estimate does not include the bread or Parmesan cheese.

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