Italian Drunken Noodles
An Italian spin on an authentic Thai dish, Italian Drunken Noodles are made with wide egg noodles, tomato sauce, Italian sausage, fresh basil and peppers. This recipe is spicy, flavorful and easy to make in just 29 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces wide egg noodles, or pappardelle pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- ½ cup pepperoncinis, sliced
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage links, sliced (or loose Italian sausage, crumbled)
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, click link for homemade recipe
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, + more to make it spicier
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced into 8 wedges
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil on the stove over high heat.
- Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion and pepperoncinis. Saute 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Spicy Italian Sausage and bell peppers, cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and tomatoes, toss to coat.
- Simmer on the stove for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat, toss with the fresh basil leaves and serve.
- Optionally top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This recipe is on the spicy side. If you want to tone it down, substitute sweet Italian sausage for the spicy Italian sausage and omit the crushed red peppers. If you want to spice it up, add an extra 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the sausage and add an additional sliced bell pepper. Substitute vegetable broth for the beef broth.
- To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free tagliatelle pasta, fettuccine, or another similar long, wide pasta.
- Store leftover Italian drunken noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat it on the stove, add the pasta to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and reheat for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
- To reheat the pasta in the microwave, add it to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 967kcal (48%)Carbohydrates 98g (33%)Protein 36g (72%)Fat 48g (74%)Saturated Fat 15g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat 7gMonounsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 181mg (60%)Sodium 1941mg (81%)Potassium 1188mg (34%)Fiber 9g (36%)Sugar 10g (11%)Vitamin A 3001mg (60%)Vitamin C 109mg (132%)Calcium 130mg (13%)Iron 5mg (28%)
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