Spaghetti and lasagna are not the only Italian pasta dishes. This recipe for Drunken Italian Noodles is a keeper! This is a recipe you might be making more often than you think.
It is a tasty dish, slightly habit forming and yet very easy to make. This dish is simply pasta with tomatoes, garlic and herbs and believe me when I say it is extremely popular!
This is a true authentic Italian pasta dish.
Cooked in a combination of white wine and juice from the diced tomatoes, then seasoned perfectly with Italian seasoning, basil and tomatoes, this dish is bursting with flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why are they called Drunken Noodles?
There are many possibilities that could answer this, however, it is believed that they are cooked using wine. However, it should be noted, there is no alcohol remaining once the dish is fully cooked. Another possibility is that the cook happened to drink more wine than what was used in the recipe and he was drunk.
How do I store any that are leftover?
The noodles should be placed into an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I use a different meat with this dish?
You could try another variety of sausage, you could use ground chicken or turkey or even ground beef. All of these are likely to create a wonderful flavor.
What do you need to make Drunken Italian Noodles
12 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
1 pound ground Italian Sausage
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 tsp garlic, freshly minced
1 large, 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes, UNdrained
1 tbsp basil, dried
½ cup white cooking wine
Salt and pepper, if desired
Parmesan Cheese, shredded, for garnish
Parsley, for garnish
How to make Drunken Italian Noodles
FIRST STEP:
Add the meat and peppers into a skillet over medium high heat
Cook until meat is thoroughly cooked and peppers begin to soften
Lower the heat and add in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, Saute for 30 seconds
Add in the white cooking wine and saute until the liquid is cut in half
SECOND STEP:
Pour the tomatoes with the juice into the skillet, add in the dried basil, salt and pepper
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THIRD STEP:
Stir to combine well
Add in the cooked egg noodles and continue to cook until heated through
Top with Parmesan Cheese and Parsley
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Serve immediately
YUM!
YAY!
Enjoy!
YUM!

Drunken Italian Noodles
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound ground Italian Sausage
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic, freshly minced
- 1 large, 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes, UNdrained
- 1 tbsp basil, dried
- ½ cup white cooking wine
- Salt and pepper, if desired
- Parmesan Cheese, shredded, for garnish
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Add the meat and peppers into a skillet over medium high heat
Cook until meat is thoroughly cooked and peppers begin to soften
Lower the heat and add in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, Saute for 30 seconds
Add in the white cooking wine and saute until the liquid is cut in half
SECOND STEP:
Pour the tomatoes with the juice into the skillet, add in the dried basil, salt and pepper
Stir to combine well
THIRD STEP:
Add in the cooked egg noodles and continue to cook until heated through
Top with Parmesan Cheese and Parsley
Serve immediately
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 392Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 44mgSodium 664mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 19g
These recipes are calculated as a courtesy. They are not intended as medical advice or guaranteed accurate. Please do your own calculations if necessary.