Italian Drunken Noodles
A cozy, bold dish featuring saucy noodles, spicy sausage, and sweet peppers in a tomato wine sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Pappardelle or fettuccine pasta Use any long noodle; wider noodles hold the sauce better.
- 1 lb Italian sausage Spicy or mild based on preference.
- 2 medium Bell peppers A mix of red and yellow preferred.
- 1 medium Onion Sliced.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 1 cup Dry white wine Pinot grigio works well.
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
- 1 tsp Salt To taste.
- 1 tsp Black pepper To taste.
- 1 cup Fresh basil or parsley For garnishing.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese For topping.
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Boil your pasta in salted water. Save about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet with a little olive oil. Break it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onion and peppers. Cook until softened. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Pour in the wine and let it bubble for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the sausage back in and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Toss in the drained pasta. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce looks too thick. Finish with basil and a shower of parmesan.
- Optional: Add a small knob of butter at the end for a richer sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g