Shakshuka | Eggs in Purgatory

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2tsp – 1tbsp smoked paprika
• 2tsp – 1tbsp hot or mild paprika
• 2tsp – 1tbsp cumin
• 1 – 2tsp crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you want it hotter)
• 1 – 2tsp cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
• 3 roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
• 2 or more sausage links, casing removed (optional)
• 1tsp dried parsley
• 2tsp dried cilantro
• Granulated garlic, to taste
• Granulated onion, to taste
• 2tbsp tomato paste
• 1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes
• pinch sugar, to taste
• 4 to 8 large eggs
• 1/4cup or more cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, feta, goat, or whatever you want)
• fresh parsley or cilantro to garnish