Eggs Baked in Pipérade

Preparation Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Cook onion and bell peppers in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add paprika and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice and cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 9 minutes. Warm eggs (still in shell) in a bowl of hot water 5 minutes, then drain. Transfer vegetables to a 3-quart shallow baking or gratin dish and make 8 indentations in mixture with back of a large spoon. Crack an egg into each indentation and season with salt and pepper. Bake until egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with feta and serve immediately. Cooks' note:The yolks in this recipe are not fully cooked. If salmonella is a problem in your area, bake until yolks are completely set.

Preparation Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Cook onion and bell peppers in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 7 to 8 minutes. Add paprika and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice and cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 9 minutes. Warm eggs (still in shell) in a bowl of hot water 5 minutes, then drain. Transfer vegetables to a 3-quart shallow baking or gratin dish and make 8 indentations in mixture with back of a large spoon. Crack an egg into each indentation and season with salt and pepper. Bake until egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with feta and serve immediately. Cooks' note:The yolks in this recipe are not fully cooked. If salmonella is a problem in your area, bake until yolks are completely set.