Italian Drunken Noodles (Print)

Hearty egg noodles tossed with Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a white wine tomato sauce for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Sauce and Protein

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
02 - 450 grams Italian sausage
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 120 milliliters dry white wine
09 - 800 grams canned diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Vegetables

11 - 60 grams red bell pepper, sliced
12 - 60 grams yellow bell pepper, sliced
13 - 60 grams orange bell pepper, sliced
14 - 25 grams onion, thinly sliced

→ Pasta

15 - 340 grams egg noodles

# Directions:

01 - In a 4 liter Dutch oven or large skillet, heat 7 milliliters olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
02 - Add remaining olive oil to the same pan. Sauté onion, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and minced garlic until aromatic, approximately 3 minutes.
03 - Pour in white wine and simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan, until almost fully evaporated.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with juices, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
05 - Return browned sausage to the pan along with the chopped parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
06 - Cook egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water per package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
07 - Add drained noodles to the sauce. Toss to blend and ensure proper coating. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - This dish combines traditional Italian flavors with the comfort of egg noodles, creating a rustic, flavorful meal perfect for family dinners.