Italian Drunken Noodles

This is a take on classic Italian dishes. There are many varieties of Italian Pasta dishes other than lasagna, Spaghetti, These Italian Drunken Noodles are a highly popular dish in Italy.

A truly simple dish made with pasta, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, there is not much effort involved in making this dish any night of the week or for any type of event or celebration.

Part of the reason that this dish has the name of Italian Drunken Noodles is due to the fact that the noodles are cooked slowly in a combination of white wine and chicken broth.

No need to stress over the use of White Wine, the alcohol does cook off when the dish is made. Another reason for the name is that most often this dish is enjoyed with a glass of beer or whiskey.

If you’re looking for a delicious and authentic Italian pasta dish to try, drunken noodle is a perfect choice.

Italian Drunken Noodles Recipe 

Prep Time: 15min

Cook Time: 20min

Total Time: 35min

Servings: 6 people

This is a take on classic Italian dishes. There are many varieties of Italian Pasta dishes other than lasagna, Spaghetti, These Italian Drunken Noodles are a highly popular dish in Italy. A truly simple dish made with pasta, tomatoes, garlic and herbs, there is not much effort involved in making this dish any night of the week or for any type of event or celebration.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Egg Noodles , cooked to your liking

• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage

• 2 Bell peppers , chopped

• 3 tsp Minced garlic

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ C White cooking wine

• 28 oz Can diced tomatoes, not drained

• 1 Tbsp Dried basil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the meat and peppers to a large saucepan or skillet with deep sides over medium-high heat. Cook until the meat is completely browned and the peppers have begun to soften.

2. Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Saute 30 seconds longer.

3. Mix in the white cooking wine and saute until the liquid in the pot is reduced by half.

4. Pour the diced tomatoes into the pot along with the dried basil and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine well.

5. Mix in the cooked noodles and continue to saute until heated through.

6. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh chopped parsley for garnish.

Nutritional Info:

Serving: 1g | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1499IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg