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Italian Drunken Noodles

Italian Drunken Noodles

A delightful twist on classic noodles with spicy Italian sausage and fresh vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Heavy bottomed skillet
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pappardelle noodles
  • 1 lb bulk spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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!

Notes

Adjust the spice levels by changing the amount of red chili flake according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, dinner, Italian Drunken Noodles, Pasta, Sausage
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