Italian Drunken Noodles (Printable Version)
A delicious fusion pasta combining Italian sausage, bell peppers, and tomatoes with wide noodles for perfect weeknight comfort food.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
8 ounces pappardelle or wide fettuccine
→ Proteins
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1 pound spicy Italian sausage
→ Vegetables
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
07 -
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
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1/2 cup white wine
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Olive oil as needed
→ Herbs & Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 teaspoons parsley flakes
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1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced
# Steps:
01 -
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet and brown sausage until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté onion, peppers, and garlic with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes until vegetables are softened.
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Add white wine to the vegetable mixture and reduce slightly. Add crushed tomatoes and return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
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Stir in parsley, basil, and cooked pasta. Toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients and coat pasta with sauce.
# Notes:
01 -
This is a fusion dish combining Italian and Thai culinary traditions.
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Adjust the spice level by varying the type of Italian sausage and amount of red pepper flakes.