Italian Drunken Noodles Recipe

Name: Italian Drunken Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 olive oil; 4 spicy Italian sausages links, casings removed; 1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced; 1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced; 4 clove garlic, pressed through garlic press; 1/2 cup dry chardonnay; 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, with juice; 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned, divided; 8 oz pappardelle noodles, uncooked

Servings: persons

1 olive oil
4 spicy Italian sausages links, casings removed
1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
4 clove garlic, pressed through garlic press
1/2 cup dry chardonnay
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned, divided
8 oz pappardelle noodles, uncooked

1
Place a large heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2
Once olive oil is heated, crumble the spicy Italian sausage into the pan in small chunks.
3
Once sausage is browned on both sides, remove from pan with slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Add the onion to the pan with sausage drippings and allow onions to caramelize, about five minutes, stirring to keep from burning.
5
Add salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
6
Stir to combine.
7
Add the bell peppers and saute until softened, about 2 minutes.
8
Add garlic and saute until aromatic.
9
Add chardonnay and allow it to reduce for a few moments, until almost all the way reduced.
10
Next add the tomatoes and juice and return the sausage to the pan, gently folding it in.
11
Simmer for 3-4 minutes to blend the flavors and turn the heat off.
12
Drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil and add the parsley and some of the nail l basil.
13
Keep warm while you cook the noodles.
14
Prepare the pappardelle noodles according to package directions.
15
Then, drain the noodles very well and using tongs, add them to the sauce.
16
Top with remaining basil.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 olive oil, 4 spicy Italian sausages links, casings removed, 1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Italian Drunken Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Drunken Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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