Italian Drunken Noodles
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bf928c96-4897-4d86-b42b-44ba1c3de114
Original source: https://xoxobella.com/italian-drunken-noodles/
Recipe image: https://xoxobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Italian-Drunken-Noodle-featured.jpg

Italian drunken noodles are a seriously mouthwatering combination of sausage, noodles, white wine, fresh herbs and veggies, in a rich tomato sauce.
Yield: 8
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT30M

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
1. 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.
2. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside (leave the grease in the skillet).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Finally, add the tomatoes and the cooked sausage. Stir and cook over a medium/low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
6. While making the sauce, cook the pasta as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
7. Add the parsley and half the basil to the sauce and toss the cooked pasta to coat it in the sauce.
8. Top with the remaining basil and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if liked.