Vermicelli w/Tomatoes & Chipotle Chiles

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Vermicelli w/Tomatoes & Chipotle Chiles

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
1/2 pound vermicelli, broken into small pieces
1 small onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped -- into 1/4" chun
ks
2 canned chipotle chiles -- finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup fresh parsley -- chopped

Heat oil in a large pot. Add the vermicelli and stir-fry over high heat u
ntil well-coated and starting to turn golden, about 1 minute.
Add onion and garlic and continue stirring until the onion wilts slightly,
about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chiles, oregano, salt & pepper, and simmer
until the tomatoes wilt, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer u
ntil most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes (add more stock, if neces
sary, during cooking).
Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately.

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