Description
Hearty Italian Drunken Noodles promise bold flavors from sausage, herbs, and wine-soaked pasta. Spicy, savory ingredients blend perfectly for a quick meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hot Italian sausage links (casings removed)
- 8 oz (226 g) uncooked pappardelle or egg noodles
- 1 28 oz (794 g) can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine (e.g., Chardonnay)
- ¼ cup julienned fresh basil
- 2 tbsps chopped parsley
- 1 ¼ tsps salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Cook pappardelle al dente according to package instructions, drain while reserving a small amount of pasta water, and keep warm.
- Sausage Browning: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown crumbled Italian sausage until caramelized, then transfer to a separate plate while retaining pan drippings.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Introduce diced onions to the skillet, sautéing until translucent and golden-edged. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add sliced bell peppers and minced garlic, stirring continuously to develop complex flavors.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Pour in san marzano tomatoes and return cooked sausage to the skillet. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until sauce thickens, incorporating freshly chopped parsley and half the torn basil leaves.
- Final Assembly: Fold warm pappardelle into the sauce, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed. Plate and garnish with remaining basil, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
- Choose Quality Sausage: Select fresh, high-fat Italian sausage for maximum flavor and authentic taste.
- Wine Selection Matters: Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance sauce depth and complexity.
- Perfect Pasta Texture: Cook pappardelle just until al dente to maintain a firm, silky texture that absorbs sauce beautifully.
- Herb Freshness Counts: Use fresh basil and parsley leaves right before serving to maximize aromatic intensity and bright flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg