Description
Sizzling italian drunken noodles blend spicy sausage and aromatic herbs for a mouthwatering pasta experience. Hearty flavors dance together, creating a robust meal you’ll savor with passion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) wide noodles (pappardelle)
- 4 Italian sausages (casings removed)
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange, sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 28 oz (794 g) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup white wine (chardonnay)
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves (sliced)
- 1 tsp Italian herb mix
- 1 pinch and a half salt
- 1 crack or two black pepper
- 1 glug or two olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare wide noodles according to package instructions at 8-10 minutes. Drain and keep warm, covering with a lid to prevent drying.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat around 375°F. Crumble sausage into the pan, browning for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Utilize the rendered sausage fat in the skillet. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, seasoning with salt, dried oregano, and black pepper for 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce sliced bell peppers to the pan, cooking until slightly softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then deglaze with white wine, allowing liquid to reduce by two-thirds.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes with their juices. Return browned sausage to the skillet, simmering the mixture for 10-12 minutes to meld flavors and create a rich sauce.
- Drizzle additional olive oil into the sauce. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and half of the torn basil leaves, enhancing the aromatic profile.
- Incorporate cooked noodles directly into the sauce, gently tossing to ensure complete coating and even distribution of ingredients.
- Plate the dish, garnishing with remaining fresh basil, optional grated parmesan cheese, and a final light drizzle of olive oil for added richness.
Notes
- Choose thick, wide noodles like pappardelle or fettuccine for authentic texture and sauce-holding ability.
- Opt for spicy Italian sausage to add a robust flavor kick that elevates the entire dish’s complexity.
- Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to deglaze the pan and create a rich, aromatic base.
- Swap sausage with plant-based alternatives like crumbled mushrooms or Beyond Meat for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Use fresh basil and parsley right before serving to maintain their vibrant color and intense aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 521 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg