Italian Drunken Noodles Recipe (Easy 30-Minute Dinner)
This easy Italian drunken noodles recipe explains the name's origin, the best pasta to use, and how to make this saucy weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz wide egg noodles or pappardelle
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes 1 can, undrained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Cook the noodles
- Boil the noodles in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Brown the sausage
- Cook the Italian sausage in olive oil until browned, then remove and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables
- Cook the onion and bell peppers until softened, then add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Build the sauce
- Add wine and simmer, then stir in diced tomatoes and browned sausage; simmer until thickened.
Combine and serve
- Toss the noodles into the sauce with fresh basil and parsley, and serve topped with Parmesan.