Tomato Vermicelli Souffle |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup grated romano cheese |
salt and pepper to taste |
1 (8-ounce) package vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces |
3 eggs, separated |
Directions:
1. Drain and chop tomatoes, reserving 1/2 cup liquid; set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add reserved tomato liquid; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add reserved tomatoes; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese, and salt and pepper; mix well.
3. Cook vermicelli according to package directions; drain. Combine tomato mixture and vermicelli, mixing well. Beat egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir one-fourth vermicelli mixture into yolks; add to remaining mixture, stirring well.
4. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff but not dry. Fold into vermicelli mixture; spoon into a lightly greased 1 1/2- quart casserole. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
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