Italian-Style Drunken Noodles

This dish gets its playful name from the splash of white wine used to loosen the flavorful bits from the pan, adding richness and a slightly elegant touch. Spicy Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and soft egg noodles combine to create a hearty, comforting meal that feels like a rustic one-pan favorite.

Italian Drunken Noodles

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Olive oil, divided	1 tablespoon
Italian sausage	1 pound
Salt	1 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper	To taste
Red bell pepper, sliced	½ cup
Yellow bell pepper, sliced	½ cup
Orange bell pepper, sliced	½ cup
Onion, thinly sliced	¼ cup
Garlic, minced	2 cloves
Italian seasoning	1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes	½ teaspoon
White wine	½ cup
Diced tomatoes, undrained	1 can (28 oz)
Fresh parsley, chopped	2 tablespoons
Egg noodles	12 ounces

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Instructions

Step 1: Brown the sausage

Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until fully browned and crumbled. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the vegetables

Add the remaining olive oil to the same pan. Stir in the onion, sliced bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.

Step 3: Deglaze with wine

Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Let it simmer until most of the liquid has reduced.

Step 4: Create the sauce

Add the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld together.

Step 5: Finish the dish

Return the cooked sausage to the pan and stir in the chopped parsley. Let it cook for another 5 minutes. While the sauce finishes, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions.

Step 6: Combine and serve

Drain the noodles and add them directly to the sauce. Toss until well coated, then serve hot.