Italian Style Baked Eggs

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Health score
20%
Italian Style Baked Eggs
20 min.
4
440kcal

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Start your day with a delightful twist on a classic breakfast dish: Italian Style Baked Eggs. This popular recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it also serves up to four people, making it perfect for a family brunch or a cozy morning meal with friends. With a rich caloric content of 440 kcal per serving, these baked eggs are both satisfying and nourishing.

Imagine the aroma of warm marinara sauce mingling with the comforting scent of baked eggs, all topped with a generous sprinkle of gooey mozzarella and nutty parmigiano reggiano. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible! The crusty bread, such as ciabatta, serves as the perfect accompaniment, allowing you to soak up every last bit of the delicious sauce.

This dish is not just about taste; it’s also a feast for the eyes. The vibrant colors of the fresh parsley and the rich red sauce create a visually appealing presentation that will impress your guests. Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, a leisurely brunch, or a light lunch, Italian Style Baked Eggs are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine right to your table!

Ingredients

  • small loaf crusty bread such as ciabatta 
  •  eggs 
  • handful parsley chopped
  • cups tomatoes 
  • 0.3 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 0.3 cup parmigiano reggiano grated (parmesan)

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Place half of the marinara sauce into one or more baking dishes, top with the eggs, spoon the remaining sauce around the eggs and sprinkle on the cheese.
  2. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the egg just start to set, about 4-7 minutes and broil then until the cheese melts, about a minute.
  3. Serve garnished with parsley and a side of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories440kcal
Protein20.55%
Fat21.07%
Carbs58.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.88
Glycemic Load
44.31
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.295651933421%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:439.58kcal
21.98%
Fat:10.53g
16.19%
Saturated Fat:3.95g
24.71%
Carbohydrates:65.64g
21.88%
Net Carbohydrates:59.74g
21.72%
Sugar:13.64g
15.15%
Cholesterol:173.46mg
57.82%
Sodium:1970.36mg
85.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.1g
46.2%
Selenium:46.18µg
65.96%
Vitamin B1:0.79mg
52.79%
Vitamin B2:0.83mg
48.76%
Folate:168.18µg
42.04%
Manganese:0.8mg
40.17%
Iron:7.18mg
39.87%
Vitamin B3:7.32mg
36.59%
Phosphorus:327.01mg
32.7%
Vitamin A:1478.82IU
29.58%
Vitamin E:4.23mg
28.23%
Potassium:921.98mg
26.34%
Fiber:5.91g
23.63%
Copper:0.47mg
23.48%
Vitamin K:24.36µg
23.2%
Vitamin C:18.48mg
22.4%
Calcium:221.67mg
22.17%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.55%
Magnesium:78.68mg
19.67%
Vitamin B5:1.81mg
18.08%
Zinc:2.53mg
16.89%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.44%
Vitamin D:0.94µg
6.26%