Italian Baked Eggs with Spinach and Ricotta

A simple yet satisfying Italian breakfast with creamy ricotta, vibrant spinach, and perfectly baked eggs.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

535 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.38/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.25

10ouncesFresh Spinach(Washed and roughly chopped)

£1.50

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

15ouncesRicotta Cheese(Whole milk ricotta is best)

£2.75

0.3cupParmesan Cheese(Grated)

£1.20

8largeEggs

£2.50

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional)

£0.10

4slicesCrusty Bread(For serving)

£1.00

Total Cost

£9.51

£2.38 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3.
Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
4.
Spread the cooked spinach evenly in the baking dish.
5.
Dollop ricotta cheese over the spinach in small mounds.
6.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the ricotta and spinach.
7.
Using the back of a spoon, create 8 small wells in the spinach and ricotta mixture.
8.
Carefully crack an egg into each well.
9.
Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
10.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking. The yolks should be slightly runny.
11.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (280g)

535 kcal / 2238 kJ

Carbs

21g

8% of RDA

Fat

36g

51% of RDA

Protein

32g

64% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

620 mg

27% of RDA

Saturated Fat

16 g

80% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use whole milk ricotta cheese.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

If you prefer your eggs fully cooked, bake for a longer time.

You can add other vegetables to the spinach mixture, such as mushrooms or onions.

Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Skillet

Baking Dish (9x13 inch)

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