Ingredients:
12 oz Egg Noodles, cooked to your liking
1 lb Ground Italian Sausage
2 Bell Peppers, chopped
3 tsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
½ cup White Cooking Wine
28 oz Can Diced Tomatoes, not drained
1 tbsp Dried Basil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare Noodles:
Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until they reach your desired level of doneness. Drain and set aside.
Brown Meat and Peppers:
In a large saucepan or skillet with deep sides, heat it over medium-high heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and chopped bell peppers. Cook until the meat is completely browned and the peppers have started to soften.
Infuse Flavors:
Lower the heat to medium, and add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the meat and peppers. Sauté for an additional 30 seconds to release the aromas and flavors.
Wine Infusion:
Pour in the white cooking wine and sauté until the liquid in the pot is reduced by half. This step enhances the depth of flavors in the dish.
Tomato Mix:
Add the diced tomatoes to the pot, ensuring not to drain them. Include the dried basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine.
Combine with Noodles:
Integrate the cooked egg noodles into the pot, stirring to ensure an even distribution of the ingredients. Continue to sauté until the noodles are heated through and well-coated with the flavorful sauce.
Garnish:
Top the Italian Drunken Noodles with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and added visual appeal.
Serve:
Spoon the noodles into bowls, ensuring each serving has a generous mix of sausage, peppers, and noodles. The grated Parmesan and parsley garnish adds the perfect finishing touch.
Enjoy:
Serve hot and savor the delightful blend of flavors in this Italian Drunken Noodles dish. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that might just change anyone’s opinion about soup, as evidenced by the bowl after bowl phenomenon in your household!