drunken noodles
A big bowl of pasta has always been my go-to for comfort and relaxation. It's easy, it's tasty, and it feeds a lot of people for very little money. This recipe is no different! Don't let the "drunken" part fool you -- it's not a heavy wine flavor, but instead, it's very subtle and makes the dish a nice change from jarred spaghetti sauce. The veggies and herbs combine with the heartiness of the sausage and the wine to create a warm, layered flavor that will keep you coming back for bite after bite.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - links of sausage
- 1 - red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 - yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 - orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 package pappardelle noodles
- 1 cup olive oil
- - salt & pepper, to taste
How To Make drunken noodles
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Step 1Coat the bottom of a sturdy dutch oven with olive oil, and let it heat up while you prepare your sausage links. If using pre-packaged links, it will take about 4 sausages to make it hearty -- I buy my sausage from a local meat market, so one link is plenty. I used a garlic sausage, but you can use spicy, Italian, or plain sausage. -
Step 2Remove the casing from the sausage and crumble in to your pot. Break it up in to small pieces, and brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and put aside. DO NOT DRAIN YOUR OIL!
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Step 3Use the sausage-flavored oil in your pot to brown your chopped onions, flavoring with salt & pepper. Once they have become fragrant and translucent, throw in your chopped garlic, but keep an eye on it - garlic burns quickly. Adjust heat, if necessary.
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Step 4Add all of the bell peppers and saute for a few minutes, until they become a little soft.
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Step 5Add in the diced tomatoes and wine, and let this mixture cook down for several minutes. Add the cooked sausage back in, as well as the basil and parsley, and let it simmer for about 20 min over a lower heat to develop flavors. Meanwhile, cook your pappardelle noodles according to package directions.
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Step 6Drain your noodles, and serve in to a bowl. Add your winey-tomatoey-sausagey sauce on top, and dig in!
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