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Eggs in Purgatory

Quick Southern Italian skillet of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce — pantry-friendly and ready in minutes.

Published Apr 20, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

It’s unclear whether “purgatory” refers to the bubbling red tomato sauce used to poach the eggs in this easy skillet meal or the fire of the red-pepper flakes that the sauce is spiked with. In either case, this speedy Southern Italian dish, whipped up from pantry staples, makes for a heavenly brunch, lunch or light supper. Note that the anchovies are not traditional, but they add a subtle fishy richness to the tomatoes. However, feel free to leave them out.