Italian Drunken Noodles
Italian Drunken Noodles are a quick and easy weeknight dish combining pasta, Italian sausage, vegetables, and a touch of white wine. This flavorful recipe takes only 15-20 minutes to prepare and is perfect for busy nights or impressing guests.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Skillet (for cooking sausage and vegetables)
- Colander (for draining pasta)
- Knife (for chopping vegetables)
- Measuring tools
- Tongs (for tossing pasta)
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles or pappardelle
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup white wine e.g., Pinot Grigio
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh basil and parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once browned, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onions, garlic, and bell peppers in the sausage drippings until softened and aromatic.
- Add the white wine to the skillet, cooking until it reduces by half.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil and parsley.
- Serve the noodles topped with grated Parmesan and additional basil. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1approx. 200gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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