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Shortcut Shakshuka for Two

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Shortcut shakshuka with four eggs, spinach, feta, parsley, and toasted crusty bread

Ready-to-use marinara turns classic shakshuka into a fast weeknight dinner without sacrificing its rich tomato-and-onion flavor. Spinach adds substance, feta adds salty creaminess, and crusty toast makes sure none of the sauce goes to waste.

THE RECIPE

Shortcut Shakshuka for Two

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves4–6

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add the marinara sauce and water, cover, and cook until bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the spinach until evenly coated with sauce. Make four wells in the spinach mixture and crack one egg into each well.
  5. Scatter the crumbled feta over the skillet. Cover and cook until the whites are set but the yolks still jiggle slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately with toasted crusty bread.

Tips and Storage

  • Use a thick, flavorful marinara sauce so the shakshuka does not become watery.
  • Make deep wells before adding the eggs to keep the whites contained.
  • Cook only until the whites set if you prefer runny yolks.
  • Refrigerate leftover sauce for up to 3 days; add freshly cooked eggs when reheating.

Recipe adapted from the cookbook page supplied by the site owner; directions rewritten with AI assistance. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.