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italian drunken noodles recipe

Italian Drunken Noodles

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 610 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 🍝 8 ounces pappardelle noodles
  • 🌭 1 pound spicy Italian sausage casings removed
  • 🧅 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 🌿 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 🌶️ 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 🌶️ 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 🌶️ 1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 🍷 ½ cup white wine e.g., Chardonnay
  • 🍅 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 🌿 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 🌿 ¼ cup fresh basil leaves julienned
  • 🧂 Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 🧀 Freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Noodles:
  • Prepare the pappardelle noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Sauté the Sausage:
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the crumbled spicy Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Sauté the Vegetables:
  • In the same pan, add the sliced onion and Italian seasoning. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the sliced bell peppers and continue to cook until they soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Deglaze and Simmer:
  • Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer until the wine reduces by half.
  • Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, and return the cooked sausage to the pan. Stir to combine.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
  • Combine and Serve:
  • Add the cooked pappardelle noodles to the pan, tossing gently to coat them in the sauce.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley and julienned basil leaves.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.