Wine Sausage Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Core Components
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12 oz egg noodles
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½ cup red bell pepper, cut into slices
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½ cup yellow bell pepper, cut into slices
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½ cup orange bell pepper, cut into slices
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1 tablespoon olive oil (split in half)
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¼ cup thinly sliced onion
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1 lb Italian sausage
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2 garlic cloves, chopped small
→ Flavor and Sauce
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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½ cup white wine
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1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
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Freshly cracked black pepper, as preferred
# Instructions:
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Warm up half of the olive oil in a big skillet or 4-quart pan on medium-high. Add the sausage and cook it till browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Take the sausage out, leaving the drippings behind.
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Using the same skillet, throw in the rest of the olive oil. Add the red, orange, yellow peppers, plus the sliced onion and minced garlic. Stir them for about 3 minutes until they look soft and smell amazing.
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Pour the white wine into the pan and scrape the bottom to mix in the tasty browned bits. Let the wine cook down till it's nearly gone, about 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in the canned tomatoes with their liquid, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Combine everything, then let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to bring out all the flavors. Put the sausage back into the pan and toss in the parsley. Keep it warmed up while working on the noodles.
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As the sauce bubbles away, cook the egg noodles based on what the package says until they're just firm enough to bite. Drain the water out well.
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Toss the drained noodles straight into the sauce and sausage mix. Stir gently until all the noodles are coated evenly with the sauce. Serve while hot, with more parsley sprinkled on top, if you'd like.
# Notes:
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The term "Drunken Noodles" comes from the use of wine in the cooking process, giving the dish extra boldness in flavor.
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Feel free to use mild, sweet, or spicy Italian sausage, based on how much of a kick you prefer.
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For a no-meat option, go for plant-based sausage or add extra veggies like zucchini or mushrooms.