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The Best Ever Italian Drunken Noodle Recipe

The Best Ever Italian Drunken Noodles Recipe


  • Author: nodashadmin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Spicy Italian sausage, peppers, onions, and basil are delicately kissed with wine in this delightful Thai-Italian fusion meal.


Ingredients

Scale

4 spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed

Olive oil

4 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press

1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly

8 oz. pappardelle noodles, uncooked

1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced

1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced

½ c. white wine (I used Chardonnay)

1 ½ tsp salt

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp cracked black pepper

¼ c. fresh basil leaves, julienned, divided use

1 (28 oz.) can of diced tomatoes, with juice

2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped


Instructions

Following the package directions, cook the pappardelle noodles. Drain when dine and keep the noodles warm.

Crumble the spicy Italian sausage into the hot oil in the large, heavy-bottom pan or braising pot (you want to keep the sausage fairly chunky), and brown for a few moments on each side. Transfer the browned sausage with a slotted spoon to a small bowl to set aside.

Toss the sliced onion into the skillet with the sausage drippings and let it cook until brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally to prevent burning (you can always add a little more olive oil if required) and then season with the salt, Italian seasoning, and cracked black pepper.

After 2 minutes of sauteing the onion, add the sliced bell peppers and saute until cooked and golden. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the white wine and let it decrease for a few moments until nearly totally evaporated.

After the spicy Italian sausage has browned, add the diced tomatoes and their juice to the pan and stir to incorporate. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then remove from heat.

To complete the sauce, add the chopped parsley and around half of the julienned basil and pour in approximately 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil to produce a smooth, rich taste.

Toss the cooked pappardelle noodles into the sauce and gently integrate them with the sauce and the other ingredients using tongs; taste to determine if more salt and pepper are needed.

Divide the Italian Drunken Noodles among bowls and top with the remaining julienned basil (you can even top with shaved Parmesan if desired, and an extra drizzle of olive oil).

Notes

Use a big pan: Cast iron or a Dutch oven are ideal for this recipe because they retain heat well and provide a little of color and flavor to the peppers and onions, and because they leave enough room for you to drop the noodles right into the sauce at the end and toss ’em about.

White wine is what is asked for in this recipe, but red wine is also a fantastic alternative; use whatever you genuinely prefer to drink with this meal.

Want to avoid the booze? No worries; just swap in some chicken stock for the wine, and finish with a squeeze of lemon for some extra “brightness”.

To make a vegetarian version, skip the spicy sausage and serve the meal with vegetables, noodles, and sauce. Alternatively, you may substitute a vegetarian “crumble” or cubed tofu to stay true to Thai origin.

Make in advance: The sauce may be prepared in advance, even the day before serving; in fact, the longer it sits, the more flavorful it becomes. On the day of serving, just cook the noodles and mix them with the warmed sauce.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Entree, Main Course, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Italian, Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 354
  • Sugar: 8.7 g
  • Sodium: 1026 mg
  • Fat: 5.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 62.8 g
  • Protein: 10.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: Italian Drunken Noodle, Italian Drunken Noodle recipe