Italian Drunken Noodles Pasta (Print Version)

Sausage and peppers tossed with noodles in a flavourful tomato wine sauce, finished with fresh herbs.

# Ingredients:

→ Sauce and Protein

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
02 - 1 pound Italian sausage
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
09 - 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Vegetables

11 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced

→ Pasta

15 - 12 ounces egg noodles

# Steps:

01 - In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat half the olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to the same pan. Sauté onion and sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers with minced garlic for about 3 minutes or until vegetables are softened and aromatic.
03 - Pour in dry white wine and simmer, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until liquid is nearly evaporated.
04 - Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
05 - Return the browned sausage to the pan along with the chopped parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then keep the sauce warm over low heat.
06 - In a separate large pot of salted boiling water, cook egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
07 - Add the drained noodles to the sauce. Gently toss to coat the noodles evenly. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use a high-quality dry white wine for depth of flavor. Avoid overcooking noodles to maintain a pleasant texture.

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