Wine-Infused Sausage Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
02 - 1 lb Italian sausage
03 - ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
04 - ½ cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - ½ cup orange bell pepper, sliced
06 - ¼ cup onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 12 oz egg noodles

→ Sauce and Seasonings

09 - ½ cup white wine
10 - 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Instructions:

01 - In a 4-quart dutch oven or large skillet, heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pan and set aside, leaving any drippings in the pan.
02 - In the same pot, add the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced onion, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
03 - Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine is almost completely evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the undrained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine, then let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and add the chopped fresh parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, keeping the sauce warm while you prepare the noodles.
05 - While the sauce is simmering, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
06 - Add the drained egg noodles directly to the pot with the sauce and sausage mixture. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

# Notes:

01 - The name "Drunken Noodles" comes from the addition of wine to the sauce, which adds depth and richness to the flavor.
02 - You can use any type of Italian sausage - sweet, mild, or hot - depending on your preference for spice.
03 - For a vegetarian version, substitute the Italian sausage with plant-based sausage or extra vegetables like mushrooms and zucchini.

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