Baked Eggs With Tomatoes (Uova Al Piatto Con Pomodori)

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a shallow flameproof dish.

2. 2

   Add the onion, and cook until soft and golden.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes to the onions, and cook for 5-10 mins., or until the tomatoes are very soft.

5. 5

   Stir in the chopped basil.

6. 6

   Break the eggs, one at a ime, and slip them into the dish in one layer on top of the tomatoes.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter.

8. 8

   Cover the dish, and bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes or until the egg whites have just set, but the yolks are still soft.

9. 9

   Serve at once.

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    Variation: sprinkle 2-3 tbsp of freshly grated Prmesan cheese over the eggs before baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.