{"id":"23954d44-d0d9-4227-839b-17942a42c926","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/23954d44-d0d9-4227-839b-17942a42c926","source_url":"https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/shakshuka/","title":"Shakshuka","description":"This Shakshuka is a spicy and savory breakfast also known as Eggs in Cheesy Purgatory. With just a few ingredients and very easy to follow steps, this recipe of baked eggs in a delicious spicy tomato sauce, fully loaded with cheese, is the perfect start to any day!","servings":3,"servings_text":"3","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://www.jocooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/shakshuka-1-17.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small onion (chopped)","item":"small onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought)","item":"marinara sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"store-bought"},{"text":"4 leaves basil (fresh, chopped)","item":"leaves basil","quantity":4,"preparation":"fresh, chopped"},{"text":"1 teaspoon red pepper flakes","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)","item":"pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"6 eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":6},{"text":"4 ounce Mozzarella cheese (fresh, cut into slices)","item":"Mozzarella cheese","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"fresh, cut into slices"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Prep oven: Preheat oven to 375°F."},{"number":2,"text":"Cook onion and garlic: In a large ovenproof skillet heat the olive oil and add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds just until the garlic becomes aromatic."},{"number":3,"text":"Make the sauce: Add the marinara sauce, chopped basil, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. For more heat add more red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a boil the remove the skillet from the heat."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the eggs and cheese: Gently crack the eggs in the skillet over the tomatoes and top the fresh Mozzarella cheese around the eggs."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake and serve: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the eggs are just set. Garnish with additional basil and serve warm."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T00:15:27.290583+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T00:15:27.290583+00:00"}