Late-Night Pasta Chez Frank

By karen1

Ingredients

• 1  (8-oz.) package vermicelli
• 6  garlic cloves, pressed
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 4  jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
• 8  plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh basil
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook vermicelli according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

2. Sauté garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Add peppers, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

3. Add tomatoes and salt; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in chopped basil. Serve immediately over pasta, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.