Basil chicken with vermicelli

This is the ultimate comfort food and quick to prepare. Add the crushed chilies if you want a bit of spice.

Ingredients

• 250g (8 oz) vermicelli pasta
• 1 dessertspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 (400g) tins chopped tomatoes
• 4 boneless chicken breasts fillets - cooked and cubed
• 1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 dried crushed red chillies (optional)
• 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

1.  Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, and set aside.
2.  In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, basil, salt and chillies. Reduce heat to medium, and cover frying pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3.  Toss sauce with pasta to coat and heat through. Serve with Parmesan.

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