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Plate of Italian Drunken Noodles with colorful vegetables, sausage, and fresh basil.

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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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Active Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: 15$

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)

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

Instructions 

Step 1

  • Boil a large pot of salted water..
  • Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions
  • Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 2

  • In a deep sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add red pepper flakes and garlic, toasting lightly for 1 minute.

Step 3

  • Add sausage to the pan, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.

Step 4

  • Stir in sliced peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

  • Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and let it reduce by half.
  • Add chicken stock, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.

Step 6

  • Add the cooked pasta to the pan along with the reserved pasta water.
  • Toss to coat noodles in the sauce.

Step 7

  • Sprinkle in fresh basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 400g | Calories: 520kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 54g (18%) | Protein: 22g (44%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) | Sodium: 720mg (31%) | Potassium: 600mg (17%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 1500IU (30%) | Vitamin C: 60mg (73%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)