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Italian Drunken Noodles

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Italian Drunken Noodles are a bold and flavorful fusion dish made with wide egg noodles, spicy Italian sausage, bell peppers, and tomatoes, simmered in a white wine-infused sauce. A hearty and comforting pasta with a kick.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 1 lb hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Return sausage to the pan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  7. Add cooked noodles to the sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use mild or spicy sausage based on your preference.
  • Substitute white wine with chicken broth if preferred.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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