Italian Drunken Noodles with Sausage and Peppers
Italian Drunken Noodles are a bold, comforting pasta dish with juicy sausage, bell peppers, and garlic in a wine-tomato sauce. It’s easy, flavorful, and beginner-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp roasted garlic paste
- ½ cup white wine dry
- 1 can 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley plus more for garnish
- 12 oz egg noodles
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sausage and all diced bell peppers. Cook until sausage is browned.
- Stir in garlic paste, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes with juice. Simmer 10–15 minutes to reduce.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles per package instructions. Drain.
- Toss cooked noodles into sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and parmesan.
Notes
For a creamy twist on Italian Drunken Noodles, stir in a splash of heavy cream before serving. Swap sausage with mushrooms for a veggie version.
Nutrition
Calories: ~520 per serving
Protein: 22g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 6g
Calories: ~520 per serving
Protein: 22g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 6g