Description
Italian Drunken Noodles with Fresh Vegetables is the perfect blend of hearty, savory, and fresh. Featuring tender egg noodles, juicy Italian sausage, and a medley of vegetables in a rich white wine and tomato sauce, this dish is a balanced meal that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests, it’s a recipe you’ll make again and again!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 16 ounces egg noodles (cooked al dente)
- 2 medium green peppers, diced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 3 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup white cooking wine
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage and Peppers
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground Italian sausage and diced green peppers.
- Cook until the sausage is browned and the peppers are slightly softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sauté the Garlic
- Lower the heat to medium-low.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Deglaze with White Wine
- Pour in the white cooking wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
- Let the wine simmer until it reduces by half, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the Tomatoes and Herbs
- Pour the diced tomatoes, including their juice, into the skillet.
- Stir in the dried basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Combine the Noodles
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet.
- Gently fold them into the sauce, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American