Easy Poached Eggs and Pasta

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 337.3

Total Fat: 6.5 g
Cholesterol: 186.0 mg
Sodium: 142.4 mg
Total Carbs: 53.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
Protein: 18.1 g

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Introduction

I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach. I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 servings (1 1/3 cups) whole wheat penne

1 cup no-salt added marinara sauce (If you want to spruce up the jarred sauce, add a 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and a pinch of red pepper flakes.)

2 eggs

4 cup fresh spinach (I sometimes swap fresh or frozen broccoli or sliced zucchini for the spinach.)

Directions

Prepare the pasta according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, pour the sauce into a small skillet and turn heat to medium-low. When sauce starts to bubble, carefully crack eggs onto the top. Cover and cook until eggs have reached the desired doneness (you want the yolks to be runny; some carryover cooking will occur).

Meanwhile add the spinach to the pasta just before you drain it. Stir and drain well.

Divide pasta and spinach between two bowls. Top with one egg and half the sauce. If I have it on hand, I add a dollop (1/2 ounce) of goat cheese or a sprinkle of Parmesan (calories not included).

This meal is cheap and tasty!

Photo credit: PhotoKitchen.net

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

BWILBUR25

Incredible!

56 of 58 people found this review helpful

Love this, poached eggs are wonderful on so many starches. Pasta is an elegant one. One change I made was poaching my egg in water. I cooked the pasta with the spinach, then drained the pasta water into a pan to poach my egg. I added the sauce right to pasta to warm. It looked beatiful. thanks! - 11/15/09
MUMMYLICIOUS

Very Good

21 of 21 people found this review helpful

I'm hooked! I love the texture of the egg in it! It was so easy! I added Light Feta. Thanks Stepf! - 10/24/09
VERAPAULINE

18 of 19 people found this review helpful

Excellent! Also try this over whole wheat toast for a great breakfast. A sprinkle/grate of parmesan is a nice touch. - 11/15/09
SONICB

Incredible!

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

Mm... Runny eggs is the way to go. I have made this by sauteeing chopped onions, carrots, bell peppers, and turnip greens with the sauce (rather than adding them to the pasta water), and it's turned out great every time! I'll be making this again and again. - 12/16/09
YAK7237

Good

16 of 17 people found this review helpful

Good way to get spaghetti flavor with protein without meat. Very easy to prepare and filling. - 11/15/09
CINDBUG

Very Good

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

My husband doesn't care for poached eggs,either, but he ate and enjoyed this and we will make it again soon (I grated 1 oz part-skim mozzarella on top of the eggs, so they didn't "look" poached) - 11/16/09
LEAN-N-LEXY

11 of 18 people found this review helpful

I've been poaching eggs in tomato sauce and soup since I was a teen! I've done it with other soups too. I've always just served them with toast; I don't know why I've never thought pasta. I will definitely give the spinach kick a try with pasta. - 11/15/09
CD2685654

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

WOW! I am hooked. I've made my own version of this recipe several times since I first saw it here on Sparkpeople. It has prompted me to use eggs more as a lean protein in my diet. When I really watching calories I like to replace the pasta in the recipe with spaghetti squash - 10/22/10
CSULLIVAN83

Very Good

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I would make this again. My boyfriend looked at me funny when I put it in front of him, but he ate it all and seemed to like it. VERY FILLING! I haven't been this full in 3 days, and I have only had a little over a 1000 cal today. - 1/23/10
MRSDUDLEY

9 of 24 people found this review helpful

I have to admit...at first I was a little weirded out by the egg/pasta sauce thing....but the more I think about it...I think I may like it. I'll keep it in mind for a quick lunch sometime this weekend. Thanks!!! - 10/23/09

Reply from STEPFANIER (10/23/09)
It sounds weird, I know. But after someone made it for me, I was hooked!
JAUDON

Incredible!

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Delicious! Thank you Stephanie! I never would have thought to poach the eggs in the sauce, but it was so good and SO easy! - 12/15/09
IMAOFSEVEN

Incredible!

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Quick, easy, yummy and filling. What more can one say??? - 11/26/09
GEORGIANNE1

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

This reminds of how good a poached egg is on top of a tossed salad. Have you ever tried this? The egg "finishes" the dressing. - 11/15/09

Reply from STEPFANIER (11/16/09)
I have, and I really like it. Youre right. The egg yolk becomes a creamy rich dressing.
FREEOAK1

Incredible!

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Thank you, Stephanie. The recipe is FANTASTIC. For someone who enjoys "weird" mixtures, this one was quite normal for me. It is incredible and even my husband loves it. - 11/15/09
APPLEPIEDREAMS

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Excellent. The egg tasted really good in it and added a creaminess I wasn't expecting. I didn't have any fresh spinach (or anything else listed) so I put in a bag of frozen stir fry vegetables (thawed) which was really good. Next time I want to make it with spinach. - 11/29/09
SCJGIGGLEMOUTH

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

awesome, awesome, awesome and it is absolutely delicious!!! thank you so very much! - 11/15/09
AKELAZ

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Made this for brunch - having missed breakfast and not wanting to wait till lunch time. Texture was amazing and it was very tasty. Carried me through to my usual late afternoon snack with no problem - as others have said it is filling but certainly not heavy. A definite regular for my food plan. - 8/3/10
RANDIERENEE

O.K.

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

Tried it for my Family and it was good but I don't think we will make it again, just not our cup of tea. Thanks for sharing. - 1/24/10
K9CLAUDIA

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is awesome! I love it. And you are right on about it being easy....too easy, actually! It took me longer to scrounge around in the kitchen to see if I had all the fixins' for this. I will most likely make this a few times a week.....fast and easy, yes it is! Thanks Stepfanie! - 1/22/10
FORTKATE

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I just tried this for supper....and my 22 yr old son really liked it (and I did too)! Thanks for sharing. - 1/5/10
QUERIAN

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

So easy and delicious and filling! I can't believe I never though of putting spinach in with the pasta before draining! The only thing I wanted with this was another texture since it was all pretty much the same. - 12/10/09
LILASIAGO

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

My first great SparkPeople recipe! I subbed 1 c. dry farfalle (what I had in the house). Really filling and great in the cold weather. Next time I will take the eggs off sooner.

I made it again and this time I used spaghetti squash instead of pasta. It was so good and a much larger helping. - 12/9/09
FITAT50

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I made this for dinner and my husband was a little freaked out poaching the eggs in the pasta sauce. I ended up overcooking the eggs so I just chopped them up and mixed them in. I added the oregano and red pepper flakes and a bit more spinach. My husband and I really enjoyed this dish! - 12/5/09
JRRHEA

Very Good

4 of 7 people found this review helpful

love this - 11/15/09
DESERTDREAMERS

Incredible!

4 of 12 people found this review helpful

I doubled the recipe, had one the first night at home, and took it for dinner at work the next 3. Eggs-cellent! - 11/15/09
DKANDREWS45

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

It was easy to make and the flavor was different, but tasty. Thanks. - 11/15/09
JSEATTLE

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

What a clever time-saver cooking the eggs on the sauce. This recipe will be easy to change up with whatever you have on hand. YUM! - 12/9/09
NOTIMESTILL

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Its a great way to cook eggs in pasta sauce. Very yummy! - 11/15/09
LYNNANN43

3 of 13 people found this review helpful

I'm gonna try tomorrow for dinner since my vegetarian daughter is home:-) Thanks! - 10/23/09
SAUCYSAILORESS

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Garlic!!! You forgot to mention the garlic!!!
But this is delicious - and a meal hubby enjoys on Meatless Monday!! Served with mushrooms as well. - 8/8/10
ASMARTERWAY

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love half cooked runny eggs and they work well with rice too! - 8/3/10
PRANA_DANCER

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This has become my go to quick meal for the week. Very, very good. Though I add a little Tabasco sauce to the egg for a little kick. - 4/5/10
TGWOOD

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Soooo good! I added zucchini, onion and peas, sauted the zuc in olive oil (1tsp) to add to my daily healthy fat totals. mmmmmm thanks, not to mention I feel stuffed! so many ways to eat this, I am so excited! Thanks again! - 1/29/10
LAUGHINGLADY1

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm gonna try it but I'm gonna eat the whole thing myself! - 1/25/10
ADMKMNS

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

very economical and healthy. just what we need in this time of recession.thanks - 1/25/10
FIVECBOYS

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love this recipe!! Thank you for sharing. Its my new favorite and sooooo easy to make. - 1/19/10
LOSEIT1912

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

This sounds wonderful. I love poached eggs, but never thought of poaching in anything but water. Now my mind goes to poaching this way or maybe even in V8 juice.
Thank you. - 1/19/10
MAMAMSCHMITT

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My entire family went crazy for this meal (even my three year old he loved breaking his yolk) thank you so much! - 1/11/10
KATSLO

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is an excellent recipe, very quick and tasty. Love the addition of fresh spinach and poached egg. This will be on regular rotation in my household. - 12/10/09
CD6075994

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I never would have thought of poaching an egg in pasta sauce, but it really is incredible, and so easy! I'm sure I'll be eating this a couple of times a week. - 12/6/09
STLW27

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm also going to try this with Alfredo sauce, as someone at my house doesn't like tomato sauce. - 12/4/09
PATSAN54

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

I didn't rate it only because I haven't tried it -- but I'm going to. My husband hates eggs, so I'll need to experiment when he's out of the house :-) Sounds awesome and I struggle to get my protein, so this is just what I need. Thanks! - 12/4/09
SHEEATS-SHESHRI

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Absolutely AMAZING! Made just as the recipe said, and wouldn't change a thing. I never would have dreamed of poached eggs (a favorite) with pasta and marinara, but oh my gosh - this is our new Go-To recipe! Quick, easy, and Delicious! - 9/30/14
MORETA63

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I can not eat runny eggs. I have tried, and it just isn't going to happen. - 2/27/11
FIJIGIRL2

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is Great. If you want a mexican spin on this (Juevos Rancheros) Try poaching the eggsd in salsa, the top with cheese. I usually serve on whole wheat english muffins, but the pasta would work too. - 11/15/10
MOMNPOP

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very enjoyable evening meal. Hubby liked it too. - 10/31/10
KARRILEE

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was so good... and easy - and the whole fam' loved it! I had never poached an egg before and we were all uncertain about a running egg mixed in to the sauce - but it is like magic! So creamy and rich! - 10/28/10
TRIPLEMWF

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was delicious! Even my 2 & 3 y/o ate it up. I overcooked the eggs a little, but even still it was really good. I pretty much followed the recipe exactly and can't think of anything that I would change. - 10/10/10
ADELEONTHEGO

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Looks and ease of prep... a 5. Taste, just a 3. Maybe I overpoached the egg. - 8/4/10
MICLIL07

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was pretty good. I think I overcooked the eggs, but will try this recipe again. - 8/3/10
KETTLEBELLJUNKY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yum! I overcooked the eggs, so the yolks were hard, but it was still YUMMY! Can't wait to make it again with better timing. LOL - 8/3/10
CHRISTURTLE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Super fast to prepare, ingredients I always have on hand, really tasty. Wins on all points as far as I'm concerned. One of those 'what can I have for lunch/dinner?' meals sure to always be enjoyable. - 7/8/10
LAMBEAULEAP

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The combo of egg and pasta kind of sounded unappealing, but I decided to give it a try because of all the positive reviews. I'm happy to say that I'm really glad I got over my "ick" factor and gave it a try b/c it was really good. I'll definitely make it again. - 6/26/10
MAMA23GRLZ1BOY

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After reading this recipe, I created something very similar from scratch. I LOVE the poached egg with the pasta. In fact, I made it 3 times last week while I was home with sick kids! Delish. - 5/27/10
CD5745208

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I wasn't sure if I was going to like this but it was great. There was plenty of sauce and the eggs just added some pizzazz. - 5/6/10
DEBMC77

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love it, hubby loves it, kids love...what else matters?? Beats pizza delivery any day...(and i'm a pizza-adict) - 4/14/10
WILLBOK

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made it exactly as recipe states, just used "no sugar added" marinara instead. Loved it! It will become one of my go-to meals...so simple and good. - 2/5/10
SWINGGEORGE

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was very good. I think I overcooked the egg a little- I had never poached an egg before. I added extra sauce and extra spinach. Next time, I might even make it without the pasta to bring down the calories and add an extra egg per serving. It was as easy to make as promised! Thanks! - 2/2/10
GLENDAJ5

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was fantastic. I did throw in some left over chicken. I loved that it was easy to make only 1/2 of the recipe at a time too. I'll be making this every time hubby is away!!! - 1/29/10
JFREE456

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

i am kind of obsessed with it right now. i have made it several different ways now. i it is similar in the lines of a recipe that i submitted using a middle eastern flavors and ingredients called shakshouka, it is also a tomato based with eggplant, eggs and lots of spices. - 1/28/10
LEIGH17

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made it according to the instructions and thought it was great! Easy meal to prepare. - 1/28/10
JMGRACE54

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I tried this and it was great!! - 1/26/10
GOTTALOSE101

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I will be trying this recipe. Hope the husband will eat it as he won't eat any type of vegetables. - 1/25/10
SHAZPATT

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I never would have thought egg and pasta. I'm excited to try this - I have all the ingrediants already! - 1/25/10
KITTYKATGRL

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Looking forward to making this! Thanks for the recipe! - 1/22/10
JENNIU

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very clever recipe!! Something really unique to try - Sounds like something my husband and I would enjoy. - 1/21/10
KARENLEE271

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

sounds awful to me,but since I like all the ingredients and the reviews were over the top I will definately give it a try - 1/16/10
EJANE7

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This sounds so good and easy to make! I'm looking forward to trying it this week. - 12/31/09
PATRICIAAK

:) - 6/8/21
UROPA31

Very Good

Methinks this would be better with two eggs per serving because one sort of disappears when it gets chopped up. And I agree that a sprinkle of Parmesan helps. - 6/2/21
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

yum
- 4/17/21
SUSANYOUNGER

Nice - 2/12/21
CD26508743

Good🌺 - 1/22/21
SHERYE

OMD this was amazing - poached eggs are so delicious - 1/11/21
CORVETTECOWBOY

Runny eggs are the way to go, thanks for sharing - 12/18/20
TERMITEMOM

Very Good

Very good! I made it for Sunday breakfast. - 12/9/20
CD2693807

looks and sounds yummy... I would add sliced or chopped mushrooms too - 6/17/20
PWILLOW1

Easy way to add lots of nutrition to pasta. - 6/7/20
JFHAHN56

Very Good

So quick and easy. It's my go to recipe when I'm in a hurry - 5/20/20
TURQUROISE

Incredible!

Great idea for an easy protein filled meal. Made this for lunch the meal was very filling - 5/20/20
CD4114015

Incredible!

Great - 5/6/20
DMEYER4

Very Good

very good - 3/26/20
RAPUNZEL53

Looks nice - 1/14/20
NELLJONES

An egg is a great sauce on everything! - 12/2/19
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

This was so good. Added Mozella Cheese to it with a mix of Feta. Loved the texture and taste of it. So, easy to make. - 11/18/19
POSEY440

O.K.

Ok - 10/28/19
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 10/8/19
CKEYES1

No pasta for me - 9/16/19
ERIN_POSCH

yum - 6/15/19
NASFKAB

Great idea - 6/8/19
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Very good! - 6/6/19
RYCGIRL

very good - 5/23/19
CHERIRIDDELL

my husband liked it (I am allergic to eggs) - 5/18/19
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

YUM - 5/3/19
ANHELIC

Great variation to breakfast. Looking forward to making it for a difference. - 5/2/19
KACEYSW

Incredible!

This was really a pleasant surprise. Very rich tasting and so delicious! - 4/14/19
AMBER461

Thanks for sharing. - 4/4/19
ARTJAC

NICE - 4/4/19
RDCAGAIN10

Incredible!

I want to try this - 4/4/19
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 3/30/19

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