Today we are sharing Valentine’s Day Recipes for Two. I wanted to try something that I have never made before and what came to mind was Eggs in Purgatory. This is a sexy, shareable meal, made just for two.
You can share this for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day!! You can make it a spicy as you want.
I shared this with my daughter so I stuck with the recipe but you can also add sliced jalapenos to kick it up a notch!!!
Sprinkled with a little parsley and capers!! Now diving right in!! I love a runny egg and toast as a dipper. Sharing this dish with the one you love will have everyone happy!
Here it is fresh and hot from the oven before the toppings are on!
I love that there is a little heat to this dish, you can amp it up even more with some hot sauce if you and your loved ones like it spicy!! Happy Valentine’s Day, ENJOY!!!
The Recipe

Eggs in Purgatory for Valentine’s Day Recipes for Two #SundaySupper
A spicy egg dish that is fun for Valentine's Day to share with the one you love!!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. Italian herb paste or dried herbs
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 398 ml. can diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
- 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp. capers
- Toasted bread
Instructions
- Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil in a small saucepan until the onion is translucent. Add the red pepper flakes, Italian herb paste, salt, and pepper, and saute for one minute.
- Add the tomato paste and stir to combine and cook for 1 min. longer. Add the diced tomatoes and bring up to a simmer and cook for 15-20 min. or until desired thickness. Adjust seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Remove sauce to a small crock or large ramekin type dish. Alternatively, you can cook the sauce in a cast iron pan on the stove and finish cooking your eggs in there.
- Make two holes in the sauce to add your eggs into. Crack the eggs carefully.
- Top with the Parmesan cheese and place in the oven with a lid or foil for 10 min. Cook uncovered for 5 min. or until the eggs are cooked to the desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley and capers. Serve with toast.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 269Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 778mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 13g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

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Comments & Reviews
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts says
WOW! Looks delicious.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much!!
The Ninja Baker says
Yummy, Tara! I do believe this dish is actually heavenly eggs =)
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Kim!!
Renee says
Now this is one excellent egg dish! Love spicy food.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Renee!!
Liz says
Bill would be thrilled to wake up to this dish on Valentine’s Day! And, yes, I can relate to slightly subpar food due to the need to photograph it. But I like my eggs less runny so yours is perfect for me:)
Noshing with the Nolands says
My daughter was just raving about the dish, she wanted my half too!! I was happy to share it with my little Valentine!!
Shaina says
I personally think Valentine’s Day breakfast would be much more romantic than dinner. Great recipe!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I think it is a sexy dish to share, thanks Shaina!!
Nichole C says
If this is purgatory…then I’m just fine with that 😉 This dish looks SO tasty!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Nichole!!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
Tara,
This dish looks SO GOOD!!!! Totally sexy and shareable . . love this!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Alice!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
What a creative dish! I am loving it! Your photos are just gorgeous!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Jennifer Miller/MealDiva says
Your pictures — I’m drooling! This is one YUMMY looking egg dish! Happy Valentines Day ( almost) 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Jennifer!!
Katy says
I haven’t had eggs in purgatory for a while, but I love it! Yours looks wonderful with the fresh parsley and capers – beautiful dish!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I loved the salty little capers added in there, they were great. Thanks Katy!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Ooooh, it’s like a little tomatoey fondu-y thing! Love it!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Dunk, dunk, yum!! Thanks Dorothy!!
Stacy says
This would be my kind of breakfast for dinner, Tara! Lovely flavors and colors!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Stacy!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
This has been on my to-make list forever! I love baked eggs and yours look so good. Nothing like dipping toast in a dippy egg!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Stacy!!
Shannon R says
I’ve run into a recipe kind of like this before but with more of a middle eastern twist. I LOVE the look of this one, so easy yet satisfying.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Shannon, you could go crazy with this idea, I love the of a middle eastern twist!!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Love these Tara! Baked eggs are one of my favourites and you managed to get them perfectly runny! Love the parsley and capers on top too 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Becca!!
Melanie says
Why I have never tried this dish? It looks absolutely amazing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Melanie!!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
I’ve always wanted to try a dish like this Tara! Plus that’s exactly how I would have loved my eggs cooked!! LOVE it!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Tammi, not sure why it has taken me so long to try it. I will be making it again!!
Laura says
This has been one of those dishes that has been on my to do list to make for so long but for some reason I never seem to get around to actually putting it on menu. I need to change that, your photos are making me drool.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Laura, you have to try it, it is fantastic!!
Cheryl says
Looks yummy. I’ve always wanted to try something like this. I hope you have a happy & YUMMY VDay! HUGS
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Cheryl!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Perfect breakfast to share, Tara! So cool!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Cindy!!
Manu says
Ohhh these look so good! I love it that you can share… what’s more romantic than sharing??? You made me smile with the picture comment… I always have the same problem with my dishes… by the time I am done with the pictures, they are not as “perfect” as before the pictures! 😉
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Manu, Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Carla says
I’ve made a recipe similar to this but not for two servings. Glad you cut it down for me!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Carla!!
Becca from ItsYummi! says
I’ve never had this dish, but I’m always in the mood for brinner! 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Becca!!
Sarah says
My mom LOVES this, I need to remind her!
Noshing with the Nolands says
You could make it for her, she would love you for that 😉
Laura Dembowski says
I love new ways to cook eggs. This is a great breakfast for dinner recipe!
Noshing with the Nolands says
You are right Laura, you could have this at anytime of the day!!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
I have been wanting to give this dish a try. It looks wonderful!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Bobbi!!
Susan says
I just made this as a dinner for one the other night to use up my leftover tomato sauce. It’s such a great, classic dinner or breakfast or lunch!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Isn’t it great Susan, as my girlfriend says, yumster bumster!!! LOL
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
Gorgeous! This is one of my all time favorite foods!!!