Description
Italian Drunken Noodles are a bold and flavorful fusion dish made with wide egg noodles, spicy Italian sausage, bell peppers, and tomatoes, simmered in a white wine-infused sauce. A hearty and comforting pasta with a kick.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 lb hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Return sausage to the pan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add cooked noodles to the sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy sausage based on your preference.
- Substitute white wine with chicken broth if preferred.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg