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Italian Drunken Noodles
An Italian spin on an authentic Thai dish, Italian Drunken Noodles are made with wide egg noodles, tomato sauce, Italian sausage, fresh basil and peppers. This recipe is spicy, flavorful and easy to make in just 29 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 967 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces wide egg noodles or pappardelle pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup onion diced
- ½ cup pepperoncinis sliced
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage links sliced (or loose Italian sausage, crumbled)
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning click link for homemade recipe
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes + more to make it spicier
- 2 large tomatoes sliced into 8 wedges
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil on the stove over high heat.
- Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion and pepperoncinis. Saute 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Spicy Italian Sausage and bell peppers, cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and tomatoes, toss to coat.
- Simmer on the stove for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat, toss with the fresh basil leaves and serve.
- Optionally top with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- This recipe is on the spicy side. If you want to tone it down, substitute sweet Italian sausage for the spicy Italian sausage and omit the crushed red peppers. If you want to spice it up, add an extra 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the sausage and add an additional sliced bell pepper. Substitute vegetable broth for the beef broth.
- To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free tagliatelle pasta, fettuccine, or another similar long, wide pasta.
- Store leftover Italian drunken noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To reheat it on the stove, add the pasta to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and reheat for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
- To reheat the pasta in the microwave, add it to a microwave safe bowl and heat for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
967kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
98g
(33%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1941mg
(81%)
Potassium
1188mg
(34%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3001mg
(60%)
Vitamin C
109mg
(121%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 967
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 967kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 98g | 33% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1941mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 1188mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3001mg | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 109mg | 121% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.