Starters Recipes - Eggs Italian-style

Ingredients

• 175 g/6 oz green tagliatelle (verdi)

• Knob of butter

• 4 large tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped

• A few torn fresh basil leaves

• 2 eggs

• 150 ml/2/3 cup single (light) cream

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet directions. Drain and toss with the butter.

2. Divide between 6 individual ovenproof dishes. Spoon the tomatoes over and scatter with the basil leaves.

3. Beat the eggs and cream together with a little salt and pepper. Spoon over the tomatoes.

4. Cover each dish with foil and bake at 160°C/325°F/gas mark 3 for 30 minutes or until the egg is set. Serve hot.