Oh, yeah...here's a good one to start with! ;-D
This pic comes from my own kitchen! My daughter and I were recreating a dish we had at Pipa in NYC. An absolutely beautiful little restaurant and bar that is hidden around the corner from the ABC Home store at 38 E 19th St btwn Broadway and Park Ave. Pipa is slang for 'having a good time' in Spanish and it's exactly what you have in this restaurant whether you're there for breakfast or drinks and dinner!
Again, I digress. My daughter and I...
We had a dish for brunch that was outstanding and is now no longer on the menu, but we still have these mouth-watering episodes that we needed to quench, hence, our attempt. Quite successful, I might add!
Heat your non-stick pan and add some olive oil - maybe 1.5 TBL on medium heat.
When it shimmers, add your homemade marinara or some brought home from your favorite Italian or pizza place. I actually bought mine from Anthony's Coal-fired Pizza in Tampa. There are several locations now from FL and up in PA, NJ, NY, CT, etc. Check them out because they have an awesome sauce that they sell to take home and it changed my life!
Anyway, put enough sauce in your pan that you will be able to nestle about 4 eggs easily into it. In my 10" pan, I use about 3 cups. When it is good and hot, but don't let it be so hot it'll burn, add your eggs gently in four spots so they don't touch the edges OR each other. Salt and Pepper!
Immediately put a lid on them. My Calphalon pan has a clear lid so I cn watch the setting of the eggs, sort of, through the steam. Try not to keep opening the lid, but this should take about 4-5 minutes for soft eggs with the whites done. (My daughter has an attitude about the whites having ANY runny parts!)
While the eggs are cooking, chop fresh basil and shred parmesan, or at least have it all ready to shred over the top.
Take the lid off and add the cheese to your liking as well as the basil. Serve either on a plate or on top of a piece of toasted cuban toast or any other kind of toast, english muffin, etc. We prefer to have it alone on a plate and serve the toast on the side so we can swish it around to our delight!
ENJOY, ENJOY! (and, PLEASE, go to Pipa the next time you're in NYC, even if it's for a quick drink. You will never be disappointed!!
Mmmmmmm...
http://www.pipa-nyc.com/
http://anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com/
