Description
Italian Drunken Noodles is a bold and hearty pasta dish featuring pappardelle noodles tossed in a rich tomato and white wine sauce with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this one-skillet meal is bursting with flavor and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Pappardelle Noodles
Italian Sausage
Yellow Onion
Garlic Cloves
Bell Peppers (Red & Yellow)
Cherry Tomatoes
White Wine
Tomato Paste
Fresh Basil
Fresh Parsley
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pappardelle until al dente. Drain and reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add sausage to the skillet and brown completely, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. Cook until just softened.
5. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
6. Stir in tomato paste and reserved pasta water. Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. Add the drained pappardelle noodles and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
8. Finish with fresh basil and parsley. Serve hot with extra herbs or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc for best flavor.
For a vegetarian option, replace sausage with mushrooms or plant-based sausage.
You can prepare the sausage and chop the vegetables ahead to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 690
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 55