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Italian drunken noodles with wide pasta ribbons, spicy sausage, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil in a rich garlic-wine sauce.

Best Italian Drunken Noodles Recipe

A flavorful fusion of Italian and Thai influences, these Italian Drunken Noodles combine spicy sausage, fresh basil, and a wine-based sauce for a quick yet impressive dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Active Cooking Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Pappardelle pasta Wide noodles substitute as needed
  • 1 lb Italian sausage Hot or mild
  • 2 Bell peppers Mixed colors
  • 1 Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves Chopped plus extra for garnish
  • ½ cup White wine Italian preferred can substitute chicken broth
  • ½ cup Chicken stock For added depth
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large pasta pot For boiling the pasta
  • 1 eep sauté pan or wok For cooking the sauce
  • 1 Colander To drain the pasta
  • 1 Sharp knife For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Cutting board Essential for prep
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring the sauce
  • 1 Tongs For tossing pasta

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water..
  2. Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions
  3. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2
  1. In a deep sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add red pepper flakes and garlic, toasting lightly for 1 minute.
Step 3
  1. Add sausage to the pan, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.
Step 4
  1. Stir in sliced peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5
  1. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and let it reduce by half.
  2. Add chicken stock, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Step 6
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the pan along with the reserved pasta water.
  2. Toss to coat noodles in the sauce.
Step 7
  1. Sprinkle in fresh basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.