Italian Drunken Noodles (Printable Recipe)

Italian sausage, peppers, and noodles simmered in wine and tomatoes for rich flavor.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 8 oz egg noodles, cooked to preference
02 - 1 lb ground Italian sausage
03 - 1 cup chopped bell peppers
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
06 - 1/2 cup white cooking wine
07 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
08 - 1 tsp dried basil
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Add Italian sausage and chopped bell peppers to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until sausage is browned and peppers are slightly tender.
02 - Reduce heat to medium. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Pour in white cooking wine and cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
04 - Add diced tomatoes with juices and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
05 - Fold in the cooked egg noodles and sauté until heated through.
06 - Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Allow wine to reduce properly to build flavor without overpowering the dish.
02 - Adjust seasoning only after tomatoes and wine are incorporated for balanced taste.