Italian “Drunken” Noodles With Spicy Italian Sausage

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5
Italian “Drunken” Noodles recipe with health benefits of the ingredients
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

olive oil
1 lb Italian chicken sausage
1 large onion , quartered and sliced thinly
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 red bell pepper , cored and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper , cored and thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper , cored and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves , pressed through garlic press
1/2 cup white wine ( I used Chardonnay )
1 can diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley , chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf , julienned , divided use
1/2 lb pappardelle pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
450
Sugar
8g
Fat
20g
Italian “Drunken” Noodles is a delicious and hearty pasta recipe that has gained its popularity for its boozy twist. This dish is also known as 'spaghetti alla ubriaco' in Italian, which literally means 'drunken spaghetti'. The dish is a mix of hearty pappardelle noodles, spicy Italian chicken sausage, and a colorful assortment of bell peppers cooked in a wine-infused tomato sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. The recipe is simple to make, and the result is as satisfying as you would expect from a traditional Italian meal.

Instructions

1.Cook the pappardelle pasta according to the package instructions.
2.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add sliced Italian chicken sausage and cook until browned.
4.Add thinly sliced onion and season with salt, Italian seasoning, and cracked black pepper.
5.Add thinly sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers and cook for a few minutes.
6.Add pressed garlic and white wine and cook for a minute.
7.Add diced tomatoes with juice and let it cook for around 10 minutes.
8.Stir in flat-leaf parsley and half of the julienned fresh basil leaves.
9.Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce and garnish with the remaining basil leaves before serving.

PROS

This Italian “Drunken” Noodles recipe is a perfect one-pot meal full of flavour and nutrition.

The combination of colorful vegetables and protein-packed Italian chicken sausage makes it a well-balanced and healthy option for your lunch or dinner.

The addition of fresh herbs like parsley and basil gives it a refreshing and aromatic touch.

CONS

This recipe contains a bit of white wine, which may not suit everyone’s taste buds.

One may find the number of bell peppers to be overwhelming for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Italian chicken sausage is a great source of protein, providing around 25 grams per serving.
Red, yellow, and orange bell peppers are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, including Vitamin C, A, and E, beta-carotene, and folate.
Garlic has active compounds, including allicin and sulfur, which have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties.
The herbs like parsley and basil are rich in vitamins and minerals like Vitamin K, C, A and iron, calcium, and magnesium.

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