Description
Spicy Italian drunken noodles bring bold Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with sausage, peppers, and al dente pasta. Savory ingredients meld into a robust dinner that delivers authentic Italian comfort straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground Italian sausage
- 12 ounces (12 oz) egg noodles
- 28 ounces (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 bell peppers (chopped)
- 3 teaspoons (3 tsp) minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) dried basil
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup (12 cup) white cooking wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, sizzle ground Italian sausage and bell peppers over medium-high heat until meat browns and vegetables become tender, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, introduce minced garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring continuously for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring white cooking wine, allowing liquid to simmer and reduce by half, concentrating the savory essence.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes with their natural juices, dried basil, and season with salt and pepper, blending ingredients thoroughly to create a rich sauce.
- Gently fold cooked egg noodles into the sausage mixture, ensuring each strand is evenly coated and heated through, creating a harmonious combination of textures and flavors.
- Elevate the dish by sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley as a vibrant, elegant finishing touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for maximum flavor depth and authentic taste.
- Adjust wine quantity based on personal preference, using dry white wine for a more complex profile.
- Ensure peppers are cut uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider using fresh basil instead of dried for a brighter, more vibrant herbal note if available.
- Opt for wide egg noodles or pappardelle to better absorb the rich, savory sauce.
- Drain noodles slightly before adding to skillet, leaving a bit of pasta water to help sauce cling better.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice or chickpea pasta.
- Lower sodium diets can use low-sodium sausage and reduce added salt to control overall salt content.
- Vegetarian adaptation possible by replacing sausage with plant-based ground meat or mushroom crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg