“This Italian drunken noodle recipe has been a family favorite for a while”
Italian Drunken Noodles
This one-skillet wonder blends bold Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and tender egg noodles in a savory, wine-kissed tomato sauce. Rich, hearty, and deeply comforting, it’s the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug—easy to make, even easier to love.
🍝 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground Italian sausage | 1 lb |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Italian seasoning | 1 teaspoon |
| Fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish) | 2 tablespoons |
| Basil | 1 teaspoon |
| Red bell pepper, diced | 1 |
| Yellow bell pepper, diced | 1 |
| Orange bell pepper, diced | 1 |
| Green bell pepper, diced | 1 |
| Roasted garlic paste | 2 tablespoons |
| White wine | ½ cup |
| Fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice) | 1 can |
| Egg noodles | 12 oz |
| Parmesan cheese (for topping) | As desired |
🍷 Instructions
1. Cook Sausage and Peppers
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Add the sausage and all diced bell peppers. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking up the sausage as it browns, until the meat is fully cooked and peppers are soft.
2. Add Flavor & Liquids
Drain any excess fat. Stir in the garlic paste, Italian seasoning, parsley, and basil. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Pour in the white wine and fire-roasted tomatoes (juice included). Stir everything well to combine.
3. Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the mixture simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors come together.
4. Boil the Noodles
Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles in a separate pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Once done, drain them well.
5. Combine & Finish
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat them thoroughly in the sauce. Make sure the noodles soak up all that rich, savory flavor.
6. Serve It Up
Dish out the noodles, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan, and top with extra parsley if you’d like. Serve hot—and dig in!
💡 Tip: For extra depth, try a splash more wine or a pinch of crushed red pepper for heat.
