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A vibrant plate of Italian Drunken Noodles with fresh herbs and chili flakes.

Quick way to grow 10 Italian Drunken Noodles

This recipe provides a quick method for preparing Italian-style drunken noodles. It's a fusion dish that combines the best of Italian and Thai culinary traditions, perfect for a speedy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 250 g Fettuccine
  • 250 g Ground Italian Sausage
  • 1 Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 400 g Crushed Tomatoes
  • 120 ml Red Wine
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cooking the Sauce
  1. Add ground Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Drain any excess grease, then add sliced bell pepper and onion, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Combining and Finishing
  1. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce and toss to combine.
  2. Stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil if desired.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. You can also substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.