Description
Savory Italian drunken noodles emerge as a bold culinary adventure from Naples’ streets. Spicy sausage, aromatic herbs, and al dente pasta combine in a dish you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 (28 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 12 ounces egg noodles
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the Italian sausage until it develops a rich, caramelized exterior, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add additional olive oil and sauté the onions, bell peppers, and garlic until they become aromatic and slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to reduce and concentrate its flavors, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Return the cooked sausage to the sauce, stirring to coat. Add fresh chopped parsley and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
- Combine the cooked noodles with the sausage and sauce, gently tossing to ensure even distribution. Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for maximum flavor depth and authentic taste.
- Deglaze the pan with wine carefully to capture all the delicious browned bits from sausage cooking.
- Control spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes according to personal heat preference.
- Use fresh parsley and consider adding fresh basil for extra aromatic complexity in the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg