Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can peeled and diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/3 c. low sodium chicken broth
  • vegetable broth or water
  • 1/3 c. dry red wine or vermouth
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • 6 oz. vermicelli pasta, broken in half
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
  • Add the undrained tomatoes, broth, wine, sugar, cayenne and basil. Bring to a boil and add the pasta.
  • Cover and cook at low boil, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta has softened.
  • Season with pepper.
  • Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.