Italian Drunken Noodles
Spice up dinner with these easy Italian drunken noodles! Thick ribbons of pasta tossed in a rich, creamy white wine and tomato sauce with savory Italian sausage.
Equipment
- Large, deep skillet or dutch oven
- Large pot (to boil noodles in)
- wooden spoon
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound wide egg noodles or pappardelle
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage or mild, if you prefer less heat
- 2 bell peppers large, sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz. can, undrained
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the noodle cooking water, drain the noodles and set aside.
- In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground Italian sausage, sliced bell peppers and onion.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add the dry white wine to the skillet to deglaze the pan, using a wooden spoon to aggressively scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the wine to simmer until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the entire can of diced tomatoes, undrained. Reduce the heat to medium low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Slowly stir in the heavy cream and sprinkled in the grated parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy and the cheese has melted. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
- Add the noodles to the skillet and toss them with tongs to coat in the creamy tomato wine sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta cooking water.
- Remove from heat immediately. Serve hot with additional parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 734kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 27gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1872IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 3mg
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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