Spaghetti Gratin with Fried Eggs

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 can peeled tomatoes (500 g)
• Salt and pepper
• ½ tsp marjoram
• 400 g spaghetti or other pasta
• 200 g cooked ham
• 1 bunch chives
• 3 tbsp freshly grated Emmental cheese
• 1½ dl cream
• 4 eggs

Method

1. 1Peel and finely chop the garlic.
2. 2Melt the butter in a saucepan, lightly sauté the chopped garlic, then add the tomatoes (mash them gently with a fork).
3. 3Season with salt, pepper, and marjoram, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat.
4. 4Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al dente.
5. 5Cut the ham into small cubes and finely chop the chives.
6. 6Drain the cooked pasta in a sieve, rinse with cold water, and let it drip dry.
7. 7Grease a gratin dish well with butter.
8. 8Fill it halfway with the drained pasta, sprinkle with half the ham and 3 tbsp cheese.
9. 9Add the rest of the pasta and smooth the surface.
10. 10Spread the tomatoes and remaining ham on top, pour over the cream, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
11. 11Dot the top with the remaining butter in small flakes.
12. 12Bake in a 200°C (400°F) oven for 20 minutes.
13. 13Just before serving, fry 4 eggs sunny-side up and place them on top of the finished gratin.
14. 14Sprinkle generously with finely chopped chives.