Late-Night Pasta Chez Frank

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

1. 1. Cook vermicelli according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. 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. 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.