Eggs alla Carrettiera

Eggs alla carrettiera are a typically Italian dish, simple and flavorful, ideal for a quick and tasty meal. Here’s how to prepare them.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 garlic cloves
• Fresh parsley to taste
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• (Optional) Chopped chili pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Start by finely chopping the garlic and parsley. If you have decided to include the chili pepper, chop it as well.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the garlic (and the chili pepper, if using). Let it brown over medium heat without burning the garlic.
3. Once the garlic is golden, crack the eggs and pour them into the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook the eggs for a couple of minutes to get firm whites and soft yolks, or longer if you prefer a more cooked yolk.
5. One minute before removing the eggs from the heat, sprinkle the chopped parsley over them.
6. Serve the eggs alla carrettiera immediately while hot, directly from the pan to the plate.

Trivia

The name “alla carrettiera” refers to those dishes that were easily prepared by carters along their journey, using simple and quick-cooking ingredients.

If you wish to pair a wine, a light red or a fresh white could accompany this dish well. Bon appétit!