italian drunken noodles

Here you go, Ashley — a perfect, complete, delicious Italian Drunken Noodles recipe. This version is flavorful, easy, and SO good for your audience. 🍝🌶️🍷✨


🇮🇹 Italian Drunken Noodles

A saucy, savory pasta dish inspired by Thai drunken noodles but made with Italian ingredients — spicy sausage, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, and tender noodles simmered in wine for rich flavor.
It tastes like pure comfort!


🧡 Ingredients (4 servings)

For the pasta

  • 12 oz (340 g) wide egg noodles or pappardelle
  • Salt, for boiling

For the sauce

  • 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine (or red wine for a deeper flavor)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

For finishing

  • Fresh basil, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese, grated

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