Description
Italian Drunken Noodles is a savory fusion dish combining hearty Italian sausage, bell peppers, and pappardelle noodles in a rich tomato and white wine sauce. Inspired by Thai drunken noodles but infused with Italian flavors, it's a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 12 oz pappardelle noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pappardelle noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and sliced bell peppers until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and toss to combine until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped basil and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use hot or mild sausage based on your heat preference.
- Substitute pappardelle with fettuccine or tagliatelle if needed.
- To make it vegetarian, skip the sausage and add mushrooms.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
