Tomato Vermicelli Soufflé

• 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

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 350u0b0 for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

tomatoes, olive oil, flour, romano cheese, salt, vermicelli, eggs

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tomato-vermicelli-souffl (may not work)