Description
Shakshuka with Italian Sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings a delightful twist to the classic Middle Eastern favorite. This recipe combines perfectly poached eggs with a spicy tomato sauce enriched by savory Italian sausage, creating a meal that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious one-pan wonder that’s packed with flavor and sure to impress your family or guests. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (ground or links)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sausage is browned and onions are tender (about 8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Crack eggs evenly over the tomato mixture. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until eggs reach desired doneness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approx. 260g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 290mg