Italian Drunken Noodles – Quick, Spicy & Flavorful!

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🍝 Italian Drunken Noodles – Quick, Spicy & Flavorful! 🍷🌿

Craving a vibrant and rustic Italian dish? These Italian Drunken Noodles are tossed in a savory white wine tomato sauce with fresh veggies and spicy sausage. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner to bring bold flavors to your table! 🍅🌶

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces spicy Italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium Walla Walla onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup Chardonnay or other white wine
• 4 medium garden gem tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 12 ounces egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Cook the Sausage:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces, until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.

1. Sauté the Veggies:

• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the sliced onions for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
• Stir in the minced garlic and sliced bell peppers, cooking for 2 more minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

1. Make the Sauce:

• Deglaze the pan with white wine, letting it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.
• Stir in the chopped tomatoes and the cooked sausage. Let everything simmer together for 3-4 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce to thicken. Drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

1. Prepare the Noodles:

• While the sauce simmers, cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.

1. Combine & Serve:

• Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat well in the sauce.
• Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley. Enjoy! 🍷🍝

Tips:

• Use whole canned tomatoes if fresh ones aren’t in season.
• For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
• Save some pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed.
• Garnish with extra Parmesan, basil, and a dash of red pepper flakes for a finishing touch.

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