Tomato Vermicelli Soufflé

Name: Tomato Vermicelli Soufflé
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

7 ingredients

4 steps

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.