Eggs in Purgatory Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling on toast
• 2 large cloves garlic, 1 thinly sliced and 1 halved
• 3 anchovy fillets, minced (optional)
• Pinch of red-pepper flakes, more to taste and for serving
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large sprig fresh basil or rosemary, or a pinch of dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, more for serving
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more to taste
• 6 eggs
• Sliced crusty bread, for serving
• Small handful chopped basil or parsley, for garnish