Description
Savory italian drunken noodles dance with spicy sausage and peppers, creating a bold flavor explosion that sings of rustic Italian cuisine. Passionate cooks will relish this one-pan wonder that brings hearty comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pappardelle noodles or wide fettuccine noodles
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
Herbs, Seasonings, and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoons parsley flakes
- 1/4 cup basil leaves, sliced very thin
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pappardelle noodles in salted water until they reach the perfect al dente texture, then gently drain and rinse, setting them aside to cool slightly.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, allowing the pan to become evenly heated.
- Crumble the robust spicy Italian sausage directly into the skillet, breaking it into small, uniform pieces while cooking until it develops a rich, golden-brown exterior and is thoroughly cooked.
- Transfer the crispy sausage to a separate plate, reserving the flavorful drippings in the pan.
- Introduce thinly sliced onions and vibrant bell peppers to the skillet, sprinkling Italian seasoning over them and sautéing until the vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Add minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in white wine, letting it simmer and reduce, which will help concentrate the underlying flavors and create a more complex sauce.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes into the vegetable mixture, then reintroduce the cooked sausage, stirring to combine all ingredients harmoniously.
- Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in freshly sliced basil and parsley, allowing their vibrant herbs to infuse the sauce with brightness.
- Using tongs, carefully combine the prepared noodles with the robust sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated and the dish is well-integrated.
Notes
- Boost flavor by browning sausage well, creating delicious caramelized bits that add depth to the entire dish.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy Italian sausage based on personal spice tolerance.
- Select fresh herbs like basil and parsley right before adding to preserve vibrant color and maximum aromatic qualities.
- Experiment with alternative pasta types such as rigatoni or linguine if pappardelle isn’t available, maintaining similar thickness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg