Italian Drunken Noodles is a fantastic fusion dish: wide noodles, Italian sausage, peppers, tomatoes, wine, garlic, herbs… rich, savory, a little spicy, and incredibly comforting.

Here’s a perfect, flavorful recipe for you:

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🇮🇹🍷 Italian Drunken Noodles

Serves: 4

Cook Time: ~30 minutes

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Ingredients

For the noodles

• 12 oz wide egg noodles (or pappardelle/fettuccine)
• Salt for boiling water

For the sauce

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot; casings removed if linked)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow taste best)
• 1–2 banana peppers or 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional for heat)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup white wine (or red — both work)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh)
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• Salt & black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
• Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

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Instructions

1. Cook the noodles

Boil the noodles according to package directions until al dente.
Drain and set aside (toss lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking).

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2. Brown the sausage

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat:

1. Add the sausage and break it apart.
2. Cook until browned and crispy around the edges.
3. Remove to a plate if there's a lot of grease (leave 1–2 tbsp in the pan).

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3. Sauté the vegetables

Add in:

• Onion
• Bell peppers
• Banana pepper/jalapeño (optional)

Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.

Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.

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4. Build the sauce

Stir in:

• Tomato paste
• Italian seasoning
• Basil
• Red pepper flakes

Cook 1–2 minutes until the paste darkens slightly.

Add:

• The wine (deglaze and scrape the pan)
• The diced tomatoes

Bring to a low simmer.

Return the sausage to the pan and simmer 5–10 minutes to meld flavors.

Taste and season with salt and pepper.

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5. Combine

Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until everything is well coated.

Simmer 2 more minutes so the noodles absorb the flavor.

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6. Serve

Top with:

• Fresh basil or parsley
• Plenty of grated Parmesan
• More crushed red pepper if you like heat

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