Italian Drunken Noodles
Italian Drunken Noodles are a delicious and flavorful dish that are easy to make at home in your own kitchen. Make with tender pasta, savory sausage and fresh vegetables it’s a great meal for the whole family.
Do you love Italian-inspired recipes? Maria and I sure do! Next time, try this Italian Sub Pasta Salad and this Rigatoni with Italian Sausage.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- The bold flavors of Italian sausage, fresh basil, and tangy tomatoes create the perfect pairing with the tender pasta.
- It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties.
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- pappardelle pasta
- Italian sausage
- yellow onion
- green bell peppers
- garlic cloves
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- white wine or broth
- crushed tomatoes
- fresh basil
- fresh parsley
- parmesan cheese
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Italian Drunken Noodles
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the sliced onions, peppers and sausage to a large skillet. Cook until tender.
- Add the finely minced garlic, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning and cook for about 30 seconds before adding the white wine. Let it reduce by about half.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and fresh herbs. Stir to combine and let simmer on medium/low heat for about 10 minutes.Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and stir well to coat the noodles.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and parmesan cheese.
🥄 Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
- sharp knife and cutting board
🥫 Storage
Storage – If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors will continue to develop and enhance over time!
Reheating – To reheat, add the pasta and sauce to a skillet with a splash of water or broth and heat on medium-low until warmed through. Alternatively, you can microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
Serve With
If you ask us, the perfect side dishes to pair with pasta are this Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Garlic Bread and this Broccoli Salad with Almonds. Don’t forget a sweet treat like this No Bake Italian Cake.
💭 Tips
- When cooking your pasta, always salt the water generously! This step is key to enhancing the natural flavor of the pasta and takes your dish up a notch.
- Be sure to reserve a bit of the pasta water (about a cup) before draining. This starchy water can be a lifesaver when it comes to loosening up your sauce or helping it cling to the pasta better.
- If you’re making the dish ahead of time, keep the pasta and sauce separate until you’re ready to serve. This prevents the pasta from soaking up too much sauce and becoming mushy.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this Italian drunken noodles recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Absolutely! While traditional Italian drunken noodles often call for wide noodles like pappardelle or fettuccine, you can experiment with any pasta you have on hand.
For the best results, use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. These wines add a bright, zesty flavor that complements the dish without overpowering it. If you prefer to use red wine, a light red like Pinot Noir can be a great option.
🍽 More Pasta Recipes
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🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Italian Drunken Noodles
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
- sharp knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground italian sausage
- 1 medium sized onion
- 2 medium green bell peppers
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup white wine – or broth
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
- Parmesan to garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions on the package, drain and set aside.
- Thinly slice the bell peppers and remove stems and seeds and place in a large saute pan with tall sides.
- Thinly slice the onion and add it to the pan.
- Crumble the sausages into large pieces and add to the pan.
- Cook over medium heat until the onion and peppers are soft.
- Add the finely minced garlic, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning and cook for about 30 seconds before adding the white wine.
- Let it reduce by about half before adding the crushed tomatoes and fresh herbs. Stir to combine and let simmer on medium/low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and stir well to coat the noodles.
- Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs of choice!
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
