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Italian Drunken Noodles
Italian drunken noodles are a seriously mouthwatering combination of sausage, noodles, white wine, fresh herbs and veggies, in a rich tomato sauce.
Original recipe: xoxobella.com
- Yield:
- 8 servings
- Prep:
- 10 min
- Cook:
- 20 min
- Total:
- 30 min
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Pound Italian sausage (hot is recommended)
- 2 Cups yellow onion (thick julienne-cut)
- 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
- 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow and 1 orange, thick julienne-cut)
- 4 Cloves garlic (sliced)
- ½ Cup white wine (good quality)
- 28 Ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 8 Ounces pappardelle pasta (or fettuccine)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil (chiffonade-cut)
- parmesan cheese (fresh grated, for optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it up into large crumbles using a wooden spoon.
- Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside (leave the grease in the skillet).
- Add the onion to the pan and cook over medium heat until it starts to brown slightly, about 4 or 5 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and cook for a minute, then add the bell peppers and continue cooking for 3 more minutes. Now add the wine and let it cook until reduced by half, about 4 or 5 minutes.
- Finally, add the tomatoes and the cooked sausage. Stir and cook over a medium/low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
- While making the sauce, cook the pasta as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
- Add the parsley and half the basil to the sauce and toss the cooked pasta to coat it in the sauce.
- Top with the remaining basil and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if liked.