Italian Drunken Noodles (Pasta Briaca<\/p>\n
Italian Drunken Noodles are a bold, flavorful pasta dish inspired by Italian ingredients and cooked with wine for a rich, aromatic sauce. It\u2019s hearty, slightly spicy, and perfect for a quick but impressive dinner.<\/p>\n
12 oz (340 g) pasta (pappardelle, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
\n2 tbsp olive oil
\n1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
\n1 small onion, thinly sliced
\n1 red bell pepper, sliced
\n1 green bell pepper, sliced
\n3\u20134 cloves garlic, minced
\n1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
\n1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
\n\u00bd tsp smoked paprika (optional)
\n\u00bd tsp black pepper
\nSalt, to taste
\n1 cup dry red wine (or white wine if preferred)
\n1 (14 oz \/ 400 g) can crushed tomatoes
\n\u00bd cup chicken or vegetable broth
\n\u00bc cup heavy cream (optional, for a creamy version)
\n\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese
\nFresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/p>\n
Cook the pasta
\nBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve \u00bd cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
\nBrown the sausage
\nHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Remove excess fat if necessary.
\nSaut\u00e9 the vegetables
\nAdd sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4\u20135 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
\nSeason the dish
\nAdd red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
\nDeglaze with wine
\nPour in the wine and let it simmer for 3\u20134 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan. This step gives the dish its \u201cdrunken\u201d flavor.
\nMake the sauce
\nAdd crushed tomatoes and broth. Reduce heat and let simmer for 8\u201310 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in cream if using.
\nCombine pasta and sauce
\nAdd the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water little by little if needed for a silky sauce.
\nFinish and serve
\nRemove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.<\/p>\n
Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
\nSubstitute sausage with chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms.
\nRed wine gives deeper flavor; white wine makes it lighter.
\nAdd spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.<\/p>\n
Serve hot with crusty bread and a simple green salad. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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