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Italian Drunken Noodles

Italian Drunken Noodles

A delicious recipe for Italian Drunken Noodles featuring pappardelle and spicy Italian sausage, infused with wine and herbs.
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

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce

  • 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 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 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
 

Preparation 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: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Drunken Noodles, Herb-infused, Italian recipe, Pasta, Spicy Sausage
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