Italian Drunken Noodles – Bold & Spicy Pasta Recipe
Wide pasta tossed with Italian sausage, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red wine for a bold and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 ounces pappardelle or egg noodles
1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup dry red wine
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Brown sausage in olive oil and drain excess grease.
- Add onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in red wine and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings; simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
- Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Simmer sauce longer for thicker consistency and adjust spice level to preference.