Italian Drunken Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Essentials
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12 oz egg noodles
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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¼ cup onion, sliced thin
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1 tablespoon olive oil, split in half
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½ cup orange bell pepper, cut into slices
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½ cup yellow bell pepper, cut into slices
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½ cup red bell pepper, cut into slices
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1 lb of Italian sausage
→ Sauces & Spices
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ cup white wine
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Freshly ground black pepper as desired
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1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes (no need to drain)
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
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Using a big skillet or a 4-quart Dutch oven, warm ½ tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high. Crumble the sausage in as it cooks, stirring and breaking it apart. After it's browned, scoop it out but leave the juices behind.
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With the same pot, add the onion slices, minced garlic, and all three types of bell peppers with the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Stir around and let them soften until they smell amazing, roughly 3 minutes.
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Pour in white wine and gently scrape any browned bits stuck on the bottom. Let the wine bubble and reduce for 2-3 minutes until it’s nearly gone.
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Toss in the full can of diced tomatoes (juice included), Italian seasoning, salt, and a pinch or two of red pepper flakes. Grind some black pepper over it. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then bring back the sausage and add parsley. Let this cook for 5 minutes while you prepare the noodles.
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Meanwhile, in a separate pot, cook the egg noodles in salted water according to the package. When they’re just tender, drain them well.
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Mix the warm noodles into the pot with the sauce and sausage. Stir around until the noodles are completely covered in sauce. Dish out and sprinkle a bit of parsley on top if you like.
# Notes:
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The term "Drunken Noodles" comes from the wine that deepens the richness of the dish.
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Choose sweet, mild, or spicy Italian sausage based on how hot you want things.
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Making this vegetarian? Just swap the sausage for plant-based sausage or extra veggies (zucchini or mushrooms work great).