Italian Drunken Noodles Recipe: Bold and Savory
Savory Italian drunken noodles with sausage and peppers.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pappardelle noodles
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 3 cloves of garlic
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup Parmesan
- Optional: Extra basil or parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Garlic bread Chianti
Instructions
- Cook noodles al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Brown sausage in oil; remove, leaving fat.
- Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic; deglaze with wine.
- Add tomatoes, paste, seasonings, and sausage; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss with noodles and basil; garnish with Parmesan and basil.
- Serve with garlic bread and Chianti.
Notes
- Use al dente noodles for texture.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, and freeze the sauce for 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian variation.
- Pair with a green salad.