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Italian Drunken Noodles

Italian Drunken Noodles

A delicious twist on traditional noodles featuring spicy sausage and fresh vegetables in a rich tomato and wine sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • heavy bottomed skillet

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Sausage

  • 8 oz pappardelle noodles
  • 1 lb bulk spicy Italian sausage

Vegetables and Seasonings

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 count red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 count yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flake
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tomato and Wine Sauce

  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pappardelle according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large heavy bottomed skillet or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add sausage to pan, breaking up into small chunks with a spatula. Let brown, then remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add onion to pan, and let cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add more oil to the sausage drippings if needed. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings and stir to combine.
  • Add in bell peppers, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Then stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add wine and let reduce for a couple of minutes. Stir in tomatoes, then return sausage back to pan. Let simmer about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Drizzle in a couple tablespoons of olive oil, adjust seasoning as needed, then stir in basil and parsley.
  • Add pappardelle to sauce and toss with tongs. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Italian Drunken Noodles, one-pot meal, pasta, Quick Dinner, spicy sausage, vegetable noodles
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