Italian Drunken Noodles

Here’s a fusion-style recipe for Italian Drunken Noodles — combining the bold, savory flavors of classic Thai drunken noodles with Italian ingredients like pasta, Parmesan, and Italian sausage. 🍝🌿

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🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🍝 Noodles:

• 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

🍗 Protein & Veggies:

• 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed (or chicken/shrimp)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

🥫 Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or substitute with hoisin for a sweeter flavor)
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

🧀 Garnish:

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

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