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Italian Drunken Noodles

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Oz Pappardelle pasta noodles
  • Olive oil
  • 4 Sausage links-casing removed or bulk
  • 1 Onion-halved and sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Sal
  • 1 TSp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 Tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Red bell pepper-sliced thin
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper-sliced thin
  • 1 Orange bell pepper-sliced thin
  • 4 Cloves Garlic-minced
  • 1/2 Cup White wine-pinot grigio
  • 1 28oz Can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh basil-julienned, divided
  • Parmesan-shaved, garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pappardelle according to the package directions. Drain and keep noodles warm while preparing the sauce.
  • Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sausage and crumble while cooking, browning while stirring. Once cooked, remove the sausage from the pot and drain on a paper towel.
  • Add the onion to the pot with the sausage drippings, stirring and cooking for about 5 minutes watch so they don't burn. Once the onions caramelize, add the salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper and stir.
  • Add the bell peppers and sauté for 2 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds then add in wine and cook until almost reduced.
  • Add the tomatoes with the juice and the cooked sausage. Gently stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • To finish the sauce drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil along with parsley and half the basil. Stir to combine.
  • Add noodles into sauce using tongs and gently toss to combine. Check seasoning to taste and adjust.
  • To serve, add noodles to bowls, garnish with basil and shaved Parmesan. Add an extra drizzle of olive oil if you want.
Keyword comfort food, Italian, italian drunken noodles, pappardelle pasta, pasta