BEST Drunken Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz Wide Egg Noodles (uncooked, wide noodles work best)
• 28 oz Diced Tomatoes (keep the juice, do not drain)
• 0.5 cup White Wine (dry Chardonnay recommended)
• 19 oz Italian Sausage (casing removed)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and chopped)
• 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (seeded and chopped)
• 1 Orange Bell Pepper (seeded and chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
• 4 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin recommended)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 5 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
• 2 tbsp Flat‑Leaf Parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 1 Onion (quartered and sliced)

Instructions

1. Heat Oil and Prepare Noodles

   Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, heat over medium‑high until shimmering. While the oil heats, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown the Sausage

   Add the casings‑removed Italian sausage to the hot oil. Break it up with a spoon and cook until fully browned, about 5‑7 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

3. Set Sausage Aside

   Transfer the cooked sausage to a bowl, leaving the pan juices in the skillet.

   Time: PT1M

4. Sauté Onions

   Add the sliced onion to the skillet and sauté 3‑5 minutes, until softened.

   Time: PT4M

5. Season and Add Peppers

   Stir in ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning; cook 30 seconds. Then add the chopped red, orange, and yellow bell peppers and cook another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add Garlic

   Add the crushed garlic cloves and stir for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

7. Deglaze with White Wine

   Pour in ½ cup Chardonnay and let it reduce for roughly 2 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the pan.

   Time: PT2M

8. Add Tomatoes and Sausage

   Stir in the 28 oz can of diced tomatoes with its juice, then return the browned sausage to the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 3‑5 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

9. Finish the Sauce

   Turn off the heat. Add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and half of the chopped basil. Fold gently to combine.

   Time: PT1M

10. Combine Noodles

    Drain the cooked noodles (reserve a splash of cooking water) and add them to the skillet. Toss with tongs until everything is evenly coated.

    Time: PT2M

11. Plate and Serve

    Transfer the finished noodles to a serving board or plate, garnish with the remaining fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

5 g