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Italian Drunken Noodles are a bold, wine-infused pasta dish made with sausage, vegetables, garlic, and herbs for a hearty and comforting meal.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dry pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup dry wine
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 cup grated cheese

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add olive oil, vegetables, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until tender.
  4. Stir in red pepper flakes and wine. Simmer and scrape up browned bits.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, seasoning, and sausage. Simmer briefly.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Finish with cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 25mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels to taste and use any pasta shape that holds sauce well.

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