Description
Italian Drunken Noodles is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring wide egg noodles, Italian sausage, bell peppers, and a savory wine-infused tomato sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for a cozy night in or entertaining guests with its bold Italian-American flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook Italian sausage until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in white wine, scrape up any bits, then add diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Season and simmer.
- Combine and Garnish: Return sausage to the pan, add noodles, toss to combine. Garnish with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use chicken or turkey sausage as a leaner alternative.
- Substitute the wine with chicken broth if preferred.
- Add spinach or arugula at the end for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
