Strangely enough, this dish combines two forms of cuisine. One is Chinese and the other is Italian. It makes a wild and delicious combination of flavors that is not only unique, the dish is loved by many.
Originally, I believe this dish was meant to be a Thai inspired dish with thick noodles and a special Stir Fry sauce. To come up with this recipe, a classic dish was made by using Italian ingredients.
This is a savory, hearty and filling dish that is perfect for those cold winter evenings, as well as the late Spring nights. However, do not let weather hold you back, this dish is good at any time of the year.
This dish is versatil in that you can substitute different meats, depending on what you have available at the time.
What should I serve as a side dish?
A green side salad would even out the heaviness from the pasta. However, adding any steamed or roasted vegetable such as broccoli is an excellent choice.
Can I use meat other than Sausage?
You could use Chicken which will give the Drunk Italian Pasta a lighter feeling. Ground Beef or Pork could also be used in place of the Sausage.
Can I make this in advance?
You can certainly add all the ingredients and follow the directions up to the point of baking. Instead cover it tightly and place it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Can I freeze the dish if there is any left after dinner?
You can certainly scoop the dish into single serve containers and place into the freezer. They can stay in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or grab a container and bring it to work. It will thaw in time to heat it up in the microwave for lunch.
Ingredients:
1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
16 ounce Egg Noodles, cooked Al dente
2 medium Green Peppers, cleaned and diced
28 ounces Diced Tomatoes in can with juice
3 tsp Garlic, freshly minced
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Basil, dried
½ cup White Cooking Wine
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Parsley, fresh chopped
Salt and pepper if desired
How to make drunken noodles from scratch?
Step 1. In a skillet over medium high heat, add the sausage and the peppers to the skillet, Cook thoroughly
Step 2. Lower the temperature to low medium and add in Italian seasoning and minced garlic saute for 30 seconds
Step 3. Add in the white cooking wine and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half
Step 4. Pour in the tomatoes with the juice from the can
Step 5. Add in the dried Basil, salt and pepper
Step 6. Gently stir in the cooked noodles and stir to combine
Step 7. Continue to heat until the dish is heated through
Step 8. Top with the chopped Parsley and Parmesan Cheese
Italian Drunken Noodles
Strangely enough, thisdish combines two forms of cuisine. One is Chinese and the other is Italian. It makes a wild and delicious combination of flavors that is not only unique, the dish is loved by many.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
- 16 ounce Egg Noodles, cooked Al dente
- 2 medium Green Peppers, cleaned and diced
- 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes in can with juice
- 3 tsp Garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- ½ cup White Cooking Wine
- Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Parsley, fresh chopped
- Salt and pepper if desired
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium high heat, add the sausage and the peppers to the skillet, Cook thoroughly
2. Lower the temperature to low medium and add in Italian seasoning and minced garlic saute for 30 seconds
3. Add in the white cooking wine and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half
4. Pour in the tomatoes with the juice from the can
5. Add in the dried Basil, salt and pepper
6. Gently stir in the cooked noodles and stir to combine
7. Continue to heat until the dish is heated through
8. Top with the chopped Parsley and Parmesan Cheese
Notes
What should I serve as a side dish?
A green side salad would even out the heaviness from the pasta. However, adding any steamed or roasted vegetable such as broccoli is an excellent choice.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 456Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 44mgSodium 805mgCarbohydrates 40gFiber 5gSugar 11gProtein 21g
