Italian drunken noodles are my Italian fusion take on one of my favorite Thai-style dishes. Brimming with noodles drenched in a flavorful, wine-infused sauce, bits of spicy Italian sausage, plus sweet bell peppers, onions and basil, this Italian take on drunken noodles is not only scrumptious, but quick and easy to prepare as well!
An Italian twist to a favorite Thai dish
If you've ever had the pleasure of trying Thai drunken noodles (or pad kee mao), you know what an amazingly vibrant, rich and flavorful dish it is.
With ribbons of broad rice noodles drenched in a sweet and savory sauce, charred red and yellow bell peppers and onions, a choice of spicy meat, tofu, or shrimp, and a light flourish of freshly julienned Thai basil, this dish always hits the spot when it comes to all those big flavors I crave in Thai cuisine.
I must admit, whenever I would enjoy this dish, it always made me wonder what an Italian version of it would taste like...
So in the spirit of play, I created this Italian drunken noodles recipe in which I swapped out some of the more Thai-style ingredients for Italian ones—my oh my, were the results delicious!
How to Make Drunken Noodles with an Italian Twist
In keeping with those basic components of noodle, meat, veggie, sauce and herb, it's easy to see how Thai-style drunken noodles can easily be “morphed” into a brand new, Italian-style dish with a distinctly different flavor profile, while still maintaining the spirit of the original.
This is what I love and appreciate about fusion food!
What I did with this Italian drunken noodles recipe was to substitute wide and tender pappardelle noodles in place of the broad rice noodles, and then switched out some spicy and rich Italian sausage for the tofu, shrimp or chicken typically served in the Thai version.
For the sauce element, I used a tomato base kissed with a hint of wine in order to make the dish a bit “drunken”, and then kept the classic vegetable medley of multi-colored bell peppers and onions, plus that flourish of fresh basil to tie all the flavors together.
Here's a glance at my Italian drunken noodles recipe: (or just jump to the full recipe below...)
- To get things started, I cook my pappardelle noodles according to package instructions, and keep them warm while I prepare the sauce.
- For the sauce, I place a large, heavy-bottom pan over high heat, and add a drizzle of olive oil; once hot, I crumble in the spicy sausage and brown it until cooked through, then remove it from the pan.
- Next, I caramelize my onions in the pan drippings, then add in my seasoning, followed by my bell peppers, and saute until golden; then, I add in my garlic and wine, reducing that just a bit.
- Finally, I add the diced tomatoes, with their juices, into the pan, along with the browned sausage, and allow the mixture to simmer for a couple of minutes; and then, I finish the sauce with a touch more olive oil and some fresh herbs before adding in my warm pappardelle noodles, and tossing everything to combine.
Recipe
Italian Drunken Noodles
by Ingrid Beer
Category: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Yield: Serves 4
Nutrition Info: 610 calories
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces pappardelle noodles, uncooked
- Olive oil
- 4 spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed
- 1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
- ½ cup white white (I used Chardonnay)
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, julienned, divided use
- Prepare the pappardelle noodles according to instructions on package; then, drain the noodles very well, and keep them warm while you prepare the sauce.
- Place a large, heavy-bottom pan or braising pot over medium-high heat, and add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil; once the oil is hot, crumble the spicy Italian sausage into the pan in small chunks (you want to keep the sausage fairly chunky), allowing it to brown in the oil for a few moments on each side; once the crumbled sausage is browned, remove it from the pan/pot with a slotted spoon and place into a small bowl to hold for a moment.
- Next, add the sliced onion into the pan with the sausage drippings, and allow it to caramelize and become golden for roughly 5 minutes or so, stirring to keep it from burning (add a touch more olive oil, if necessary); once the onion starts to become golden, add the salt, Italian seasoning and cracked black pepper, and stir to combine.
- Add in the sliced bell peppers, and allow those to saute with the onion for about 2 minutes until slightly tender and golden; next, add in the garlic, and once it becomes aromatic, add in the white wine and allow it to reduce for a few moments, until almost completely reduced.
- Next, add in the diced tomatoes with their juice, and return the browned spicy Italian sausage back into the pan, and gently fold the mixture to combine; allow it to gently simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes to blend the flavors, then turn the heat off.
- To finish the sauce, drizzle in about 2-3 good tablespoons of the olive oil to create a silky, rich flavor, and stir in the chopped parsley and about half of the julienned basil.
- Add the cooked pappardelle noodles directly into the sauce, and using tongs, gently toss and combine the noodles with the sauce and all of the ingredients in it; check the seasoning to see if you need to add any additional salt or pepper.
- To serve, add equal portions of the Italian drunken noodles to bowls, and garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining julienned basil (you can even top with shaved parmesan, if desired, and an extra drizzle of olive oil).
Tips & Tidbits for my Italian Drunken Noodles:
- The larger the pan, the better: Use a large, heavy bottom pan (cast iron or a Dutch oven) for this dish, as it retains heat well and will give a little extra color and flavor to your peppers and onions; plus, it provides room to add the noodles directly into the sauce at the end, and toss 'em around.
- Pappardelle are best, but don't sweat it: Pappardelle noodles are the broad or wide egg noodles that look a bit like “ribbons”, and you should be able to find them in the pasta section in most markets—they really are best for this recipe; but if you can't find them, feel free to substitute whatever type of pasta noodle you like. The flavor will still be amazing.
- Go white or go red: White wine is what's called for in this recipe, but red wine would also be a delicious choice; use whatever you'd actually like to drink with this dish.
- Looking to leave out the alcohol? No problem: If you'd prefer to leave alcohol out, then simply substitute chicken stock for the wine, and add a little squeeze of lemon at the end for that “brightness” as well.
- Go Veg: For a meatless version, omit the spicy sausage altogether, and enjoy just the veggies, noodles and sauce; but you can always use a vegetarian “crumble” in this dish as well, or even use cubed tofu to keep in line with the Thai inspiration.
- Prep ahead: You can make the sauce element of this recipe ahead of time, such as the day before you'd like to serve it, which will actually give the sauce more time to sit and gain deeper flavor; just prepare the noodles the day of, toss with the warmed up sauce, you're set to go.
Hungry for more pasta recipes? Check out this Spaghetti Bolognese, this Bistro Sausage Pasta, or this Bucatini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce!
Cook's Note: This recipe was originally published in 2013, and has been updated with even more love!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
I'm totally swooning over this! And yes, I am definitely gung-ho about this "drunken" twist. It's very much needed during the weeknights!
The Cozy Apron
Ha, ha! Thanks for stopping by, Chung-Ah - hope you give this one a try!
Lisa
Made this last night, one word AMAZING!! I just might be making this weekly!!
The Cozy Apron
Haha! Love it, Lisa! So glad you enjoyed...thanks for commenting!
Linda
I made this tonight. I halved the recipe but forgot and added the whole amount of spices and it was perfect. I can see where there are other vegetables that would work here too.
The Cozy Apron
Fantastic, Linda! Thanks for sharing.
Lauren
I have made this so many times now!! My family loves it! We enjoy with some garlic bread. Absolute favorite meal to cook on the weekends! Thank you!!!
The Cozy Apron
So glad to read that, Lauren! And may you all continue to enjoy it for a long time to come. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with me!
Kelly
Can I make the sauce ahead and freeze it for next weekend? Not sure about freezing cooked peppers
The Cozy Apron
Hi Kelly, I think that this sauce has the best flavor and texture when freshly prepared rather than frozen.
Eileen Hall
Now this is what I call a real noodle dish. I really love something that has a lot of meat and tomato in it. Reminds me of the awesome spaghetti that my grandma used to make but only in a different mix. Got to try it to tell the difference.
The Cozy Apron
Thanks, Eileen!
Leslie
Delicious and fresh. I didn't vary much from the recipe except used Pinot Grigio and tagliatelle instead of pappardelle. Also, highly recommend using Cento diced tomatoes.
The Cozy Apron
Glad you enjoyed, Leslie!
Cynthia
What would be the weight of the 4 sausage links? I’ve noticed they vary in size at the supermarket. Thanks
The Cozy Apron
Hi Cynthia, great question! I'd say you're looking for roughly 3/4 pound (or 12 ounces). That should do the trick nicely. 😉
Happy cooking, hope you enjoy the recipe!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
This is an absolutely stunning dish, Ingrid; perfect for a weeknight meal. I think this is going on my menu for next week. Thank you!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Jennie - thank you! Glad to have you stop by!
Shantel Mayfield
This looks Amazing! !! My son actually sent me the link for me to look at, because OF COURSE he wants me to cook it lol! Im off work later this week, so definitely giving it a try!!! THANKS!
Debbie
This looks like a big yum!
Catrina zografos
I made this tonight cause my husband saw it and said it looked so good!! The only thing I did differently was I used chicken sausage instead of Italian sausage because the hubby doesn't like Italian sausage...and can I just say that this is absolutely ahhmazzing!!! This is defiantely going into my recipe book, and will be a staple at my house!!! Thanks!!!
The Cozy Apron
Catrina, that's great! I'm so happy that you and your hubby enjoyed this, and that it'll go into your recipe rotation - thank you for coming back to share your experience with me!
Callie
Where do I find those noodles at?
Kenna
Many grocery stores, Trader Joe’s, MARSHALLS, TJ Max, Amazon.
kathie book
I use Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pappardelle Pasta.
The Cozy Apron
Kathie, those are perfect (and yummy!). Thanks for sharing this with others! 🙂
Belinda L Berry
I used Amish noodles because we live in an area in the middle of nowhere and that's what I like and is readily available. They turned out great.
The Cozy Apron
Perfect, Belinda!
Danielle
I've seen them at Target, too.
Gail
I made this for dinner tonight - DELICIOUS!! Thank you!
The Cozy Apron
Gail, that's great - my pleasure! I love happy bellies, so thank you for sharing your feedback!
Mary
I couldn't find Pappardelle noodles. Never heard of them. So I bought Campanelle instead. Gonna start cooking soon.
The Cozy Apron
Well that'll do just fine, Mary - please enjoy the recipe!
Miki
Trader Joe's sells two versions, a lemon and plain. I have made this with both types...and both are amazing. Love this Recipe, it is amazingly simple for how Great the flavor is...Awesome Recipe.
Katie B
Made this wonderful dish for my family tonight and it was absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!! Everyone cleaned their plates!! I did add about a half cup of halved cherubs with the bell peppers which I thought added a nice texture. Thank you so much for posting this recipe,it was extremely easy to follow and turned out excellent! I will definitely be back for more dinner ideas!!!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Katie! I'm so excited that the meal went over well, and that, apparently, you didn't have to do any dishes afterwards, haha! 😉 Thank you for stopping by - I do hope you come on back and browse around for some more recipes to try out to share with your loved ones!
Thelma
Love, love this recipe! Thanks
Kimmy
I made this today, and it was DELICIOUS!!! I substituted the Pappardelle noodles with large egg noodles because my store didn't have them. This dish will be added to the rotation. You have a new reader to you blog. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kerri
Wow!! Made this tonight and it was AMAZING!! My husband and I loved all of the different flavors that came together so perfectly! This will definitely be put into the regular rotation of meals! Thanks!
The Cozy Apron
Kerri, thank you much! What a beautiful thing it is for a couple to have a tasty, home-cooked meal together; I'm so glad you both enjoyed the recipe, and I appreciate that you came back to share your experience with me!
Katie
Made this dish tonight for my sausage lovin husband and we both loved it so much! It was fantastic and we can't wait to make it again! It was so light yet filling, definintly going to be a regular in our home! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Michele
I made this dish tonight, after driving in the snow and sleet just to get to a store that actually carried Pappardelle Noodles and it was SOOOO worth it. I loved the dish as did my Hubby 🙂
The Cozy Apron
Boy, am I glad to hear that the recipe was worth driving in the snow & sleet for - whew! 😉 (Now that's what you call devotion to good food!) Michele, thank you so much for giving the recipe a try - so happy both you and your husband enjoyed it!
Sylvia
I have never commented on a recipe but this on tops them all!!! Soo delicious and easy I used bob evans zesty sausage and followed the rest to the t I hoard the leftovers for myself
The Cozy Apron
Sylvia, thank you for commenting here! I'm honored. 🙂
So very happy to read that you enjoyed the pasta so much. And I hope you got plenty of those leftovers for yourself, haha!
Happy cooking!
Patricia
In an admitted "food rut"! Can't wait to give this a try tonight. Being an adult student (38 and a Junior in College) and 5 kids at home, anything that is quick and tasty definitely gets my attention! Thank you for sharing!
sarah
I have a question? If im not a wine drinker is there anything i can subsitute it with?
Lori
Just use broth. I don't care for the taste of wine in food either. This actually looks like goulash..which I love!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Sarah, great question! There's really not a substitution I can suggest, but you can just leave the wine out without any worries; the pasta dish will still taste great. Enjoy!
Trudy O
We absolutely LOVE this dishes. One of my husband's favorites for sure. We substitute the wine with chicken broth and just use wide noodles. Thanks so much!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
I made this dish last week, and it was a hit. I loved it. My husband loved it. My friends loved it. It was so good, not to mention, so very easy to make. Thank you so much for the lovely recipe.
The Cozy Apron
Hey, that's wonderful Jennie! So glad all of you enjoyed it - thanks for sharing that!
Lynne
This sounds SO good! I will definitely be trying it soon!! One question though, sadly my boyfriend is not a tomato fan. He's fine with spaghetti sauce and ketchup and other "tomatoey" things, but chunks of tomatoes are a no go. (Yes I know, it's strange, but I love him, so I deal with it. lol 😉 ) All that being said, any ideas on what to do without the tomatoes in it? Should I just use a little tomato juice so it still gets the needed moisture? I know it won't be the same, but it was the first thought I had. I'm open to any suggestions!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Lynn, what a good girlfriend you are! 😉 Listen, you can just substitute tomato "sauce" (plain, in the same section/ store shelf) rather that the "diced" tomatoes; it is pureed, so he won't have those chunks of tomatoes that he doesn't like. Enjoy!
Lynne
Wow, not sure why I didn't think of that myself, lol..
Thanks!! 🙂
The Cozy Apron
Too funny, Lynne - I've been there many times myself... 😉
Lisa
my son and I don't care for chunks of tomato either. I used crushed tomatoes and it worked great! It still has some texture to it but really no pieces. I did need to add a pinch of sugar to the final sauce, but it was so delicious! I can't wait to make it again.
alice
We really enjoyed this! We made ours with turkey sausage and it was absolutely delish. Next time will definitely make with pork sausage since we think that will be an even better choice. Can't wait to enjoy again.
The Cozy Apron
That's great Alice - thank you for stopping by to share!
Marcia
This dish looks delicious! I am going to make it next week. I loved your post about shaking things up too! This is my first time here and won't be my last!
The Cozy Apron
Well thank you for stopping by the site, Marcia! Enjoy preparing this recipe!
Melissa F.
Hubby and I aren't really into spices or sausage, could I used hamburger meat instead?
The Cozy Apron
Hi Melissa, ground beef would be a fine substitution. Enjoy!
Bev
Do you mean white wine? This sounds really really good.
The Cozy Apron
Oops! I just noticed the boo-boo in the recipe; yes, I meant to say white wine. Thanks, Bev!
Carmel
That's what happens when you cook with alcohol...ha-ha!
Katherine
I fixed this last night for dinner and LOVED it! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
The Cozy Apron
My pleasure, Katherine! Glad you enjoyed it...
Meghan B
I made this tonight with homemade pasta - it was delicious!
The Cozy Apron
Thank you for coming back to share with me, Meghan!
Kirsten W.
I found this recipe via Iowa Girl Eats and I'm glad I did. I made it for dinner tonight and it was delicious! My first time trying Pappardelle noodles, yum - I used sweet Italian Turkey sausage instead of spicy, and it was still great!
R. Hill
I've made this dish twice to rave reviews. One shortcut: Use ground Italian sausage.
Mari
Amazing, soo good!
Kathy
This is my first time to your blog, and I found this recipe on Pintrest. I just made it for dinner and it was amazing. Something about the flavor took me back to something that my Italian grandfather made when I was a little girl that I had long since forgotten. Sweet memory.
The Cozy Apron
Kathy, it's a wonderful thing when a meal can bring back some cherished memories from childhood; thank you for coming back to comment and share your experience preparing this dish!
Teresa
Thanks for sharing! I just made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit with the entire family, including my sort of picky hubby. My two year old would have had a third helping, but daddy nixed that as he wanted some leftover to take for lunch tomorrow. I know I will be making this again soon.
The Cozy Apron
Aw, that's precious Teresa! So glad that you and your family enjoyed this recipe - thanks for sharing that!
Judy Hill
This looks so amazing. Going out to shop for the ingredients so hubby and I can have a lovely meal together tonight.
Thanks!
The Cozy Apron
That's just precious, Judy! And I hope that you and your hubby will enjoy this meal and your time together. Have a wonderful weekend!
Diane
Just wondering if you can use chicken broth instead of wine i really want to try this recipe
The Cozy Apron
Sure Diane, that's fine; or, you can just omit the wine altogether, without a worry. Enjoy!
ADDIE
WHERE DO U FIND THE PAPPARDELLE NOODLES ?
The Cozy Apron
Hi Addie, they should be in the pasta noodle section of your market; but if they don't have them, just go ahead and use a wide egg noodle pasta.
Lesley
I used fettuchini because I could not find pappardelle either.
Susan
They are not usually in standard grocery stores like Publix etc. Fresh Market sells them.
Susan
Fresh Market
Becky H
I just made this for dinner (with whole wheat spaghetti), and it was fantastic! Even my bell pepper-avoiding boyfriend ate every last red/yellow/orange strip! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
The Cozy Apron
Becky, that's great! The whole wheat spaghetti is a wonderful and healthy substitution, and I'm so happy this recipe turned out to be a tasty meal for both you and your boyfriend!
William E.
Okay, this has to be the first time I have ever commented on a recipe before. Amazing. I made it just as it is, which almost never happens with me. LOL. I just could not think of something to change. I used my own home made fresh Italian Sausage.
As for finding Pappardelle: Go to the fresh pasta section and purchase a tub of lasagna noodles and cut them into 1 inch strips. Then boil your homemade pappardelle about 5 minutes or so. It cooks much faster than dried pasta obviously. The texture and taste of the fresh pasta was amazing. I've never really used fresh pasta before and now I'm not sure I want to go back. It's pricier, but hey, I never eat out. I find the pappardelle really makes the dish shine.
Thanks so much!!!
The Cozy Apron
Hey, thank you William! I feel honored that my recipe was worthy of a comment! 🙂 And the homemade Italian sausage sounds absolutely delicious - yum! Thank you for sharing...
Stacy
I found your recipe from The Brown Eyed Bakers site on Friday and made this for dinner tonight. So good!! Made closer to 6-8 servings for us, but leftovers are great! Thanks so much, can't wait to check out your other recipes!
The Cozy Apron
Glad to have you stop by the site, Stacy! Thank you for sharing how your din-din turned out, and I do hope you find some more recipes that you can enjoy with your family!
Lisa Matula
This recipe is amazing! I just made it for dinner tonight and I can't even begin to tell you how fantastic it is! I also couldn't find the pappardelle noodles so I used wide egg noodles. They worked just fine. This will definitely be a regular meal in my house. Thank you!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Lisa, thank you for sharing your enjoyment of the recipe with me! Glad you were able to substitute some wide egg noodles for the pappardelle.
krisKristin Dimarco
I have never commented on anything from Pinterest but I had to tell you how amazing this was. My family loved it. Only thing I added was fresh chunks of a really good parmigiano cheese on top. Will make this ALOT!
The Cozy Apron
Thank you so much for your comments! And what a delicious addition the chunks of good, salty parmigiano are - I'm sure they took the flavors over the top! Thanks for stopping by.
Mary
I wanted to tell you I came across your recipe on Pinterest. So I pinned it, it just looked so delicious. Well I received 61 pins and nine likes already! I can't wait to make it! Have a great day!
The Cozy Apron
Mary, I truly think you will enjoy this tasty dish; very simple, but it has all of those complex flavors we all love in a good pasta dish. Thanks for sharing with me!
Julie
How long does it tale to make? I need to know for a meal management project for my foods class.
The Cozy Apron
Hi Julie, once you've already cooked the pasta (that takes about 12 minutes or so) then preparing the dish is only about 12-15 minutes, I believe. Hope that helps!
Julie
Yes it does, thanks. Can't wait to make it!
Robin
I made this tonight, husband isn't into chunky tomatoes so used a 14.5 oz can of tomato sauce and used fettuccine noodles. He loved it will be lunch for him tomorrow too.
The Cozy Apron
Robin, that's so great - hubby's lunch! I'm thrilled you guys enjoyed the dish, and your substitution for tomato sauce was perfect; easy peasy, right? Thank you for the comments!
Carmen
OMG this was excellent! Thank you so very much for sharing. We made it for dinner tonight and it is taking all of my will power to not run to get seconds. I can't wait to eat the left overs for lunch tomorrow.
The Cozy Apron
It'll be perfect for lunch tomorrow, Carmen - it'll taste even richer then! Thank you for commenting.
Claire
I made this for dinner tonight, it was fantastic! My husband ate 3 servings. Thanks for posting, it was a great spin on plain ole' spaghetti. We will be having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
The Cozy Apron
So happy to hear that both you and your hubby enjoyed this dish! Thanks for stopping by to share your comments and experience with the recipe!
Tam
I looked through my kitchen and I have everything to make this for dinner tonight! Even the noodles!
The Cozy Apron
Yeay! Perfect! Don't you just love when that happens?! Thanks for stopping by Tam.
Cynthia C.
This recipe was perfection. I subtituted penne for the pappardelle but otherwise followed the directions to the letter. I've made many pasta dishes, but I must say this has to be one of the tastiest. Thank you for publishing this wonderful recipe.
The Cozy Apron
Thanks Cynthia, it was my pleasure! Glad you enjoyed...
Tam
Well, that was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for posting this recipe!
The Cozy Apron
So happy your dinner turned out yummy, Tam! 😉
Vero
Hi there! So I hit up my grocery store today and bought "almost" everything I need. I feel like a dork for asking but what's "Italian seasoning"? Also, I don't normally cook with wine so I was standing like a dummy in the liquor aisle and had no clue what I should buy. I forgot you said a Chardonnay and ended up buying a moscato white wine. Will that do? And will fettuccini noodles work? I also didn't find the ones you list. Thanks a bunch!!!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Vero, "Italian Seasoning" is just a combination of Italian-type dry herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and sage all in one bottle. You should be able to find it in the spice section of your store. And if fettucini noodles and moscato wine are what you have, then those will be just fine - no worries! The wine may be a bit sweet, but it should be OK. Have fun - hope you enjoy!
Vero
Thanks a bunch! I think I'll just drink the moscato and go look for the Chardonnay today 😉
Tam
Just so everyone knows, I found the noodles at Trader Joe's.
Mary
Made this tonight for supper and it was simply Delish! Can't wait for my son-in-law to try it!
The Cozy Apron
How precious of you to want to share this with your son-in-law, Mary! So glad you enjoyed...thanks for taking a moment to comment!
Erin
I've never commented on a recipe before, but I made this tonight & it was GREAT! Thank you!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Erin, I'm honored to have received your first comment on a recipe - thank you! So happy you enjoyed this enough to come back and share your experience with me!
Kara
This is fantastic! I used some "spicy" chicken italian sausage, which was yummy although not that spicy! Next time, I'll try to find something spicier (or do you think I could just add a little bit of red pepper flakes?) Still-extremely tasty and I can't wait to have for lunch!
The Cozy Apron
Thanks, Kara! Yes, you can absolutely add in some red pepper flakes; you seem like my kind of gal, haha! 😉 Enjoy your lunch...
Sara
Found this recipe on Pinterest and made it last month. It IS pretty delicious but I just gotta say with the layout on your page, it is incredibly difficult to follow the directions. It would be nice to have a breakup of the text. Thanks!
The Cozy Apron
Thank you for your comments, Sara. We're always looking for ways to make the recipes as easy and clear for people to follow as possible, and do realize that perhaps a few more break-ups in the text would be helpful. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Casey Neils
Have you doubled this recipe before? Would it be double of everything or do you put less wine, tomatoes, etc?
Going to make this tomorrow...excited!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Casey! I would just say to go ahead and double all of the ingredients so that you won't be short on any flavors. The only things to keep in mind are that you'll need a larger pot to prepare things in, and that the sautéing/browning, the steps, may take a little longer as there will be more ingredients to cook down or reduce. Otherwise, you should be OK doubling up. Please enjoy!
Casey
Hello. Just wanted to say I made this last night and it was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
The Cozy Apron
Casey, so glad you came back to let me know how the "doubling" turned out - thanks for that! So happy the recipe went well, and that it was enjoyed!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker
Looks sensational! I love spicy Italian sausages so I know I'll love this dish. Your photos are gorgeous, by the way. Lovely post...
The Cozy Apron
That's very kind of you, Anne! Thanks...
Kathy Anderson
5stars for this one! A definite keeper. Amazing flavors that blend so well together. Only change was using egg noodles. Thanks for sharing.
The Cozy Apron
Excellent, Kathy!
Julie
I made this last night with hot Italian Turkey Sausage and fettuccini (couldn't find the others, even at Whole Foods!). Since my family like things "Thai hot" I added some red pepper flakes. Wow - delish! Best of all is the wonderful lingering aromas this morning in the house....I'm going to make this again! Thanks for posting it!
The Cozy Apron
Hi Julie! It's funny some of the things that Whole Foods doesn't have...if you have a Trader Joe's near you, they have the pappardelle noodles & spicy Italian sausage, if you're interested next time. I love that you added red pepper flakes, as I'm a huge fan of super spicy food, as well! So happy you gave this recipe a try!
Jennifer
I came across this on Pinterest and made it today...IT IS DELICIOUS! I didn't have any wine so just substituted chicken broth instead, and didn't have any long noodles, so used bowtie pasta instead. Delish!!!!! I can't wait to eat this again tomorrow then the noodles will soak up all of that yummy sauce!
The Cozy Apron
That's just perfect, Jennifer! Great substitutions...Glad you enjoyed, and it'll be super yummy tomorrow, too! 😉
Becky
Hello there! I stumbled across this recipe on Pinterest and we made it today for Sunday lunch. It was perfect! So yummy. we are keeping it in our recipe file. A couple of things I did different: I didn't have a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes so I used 1 14 oz can I had on hand and a can of tomato sauce. I used White cooking wine. And I couldn't find the type of pasta you used so we used bow tie pasta. SOOOO GOOD!!! thank you for sharing.
The Cozy Apron
Hi Becky, thank YOU for sharing how you liked the recipe! Wonderful way to substitute ingredients in a pinch - all of the flavors are still there, just in slightly different form, right? So glad you all enjoyed this for a Sunday lunch - that's just precious; and I'm honored that this recipe will be a part of the recipe file, as well! 😉
Rachelle of Mommy? I'm Hungry!
Your photos sold me on this dish, YUM!!! So I made this tonight but made gluten free pasta from scratch (my first time making pasta!). For the dish, I accidentally bought pureed toms with basil (which I use all the time) and mild chicken italian sausage (with added red pepper flakes)and it came out great! I will be sharing your recipe linked on my blog soon ...
Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
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Rachelle, congrats on making your pasta from scratch - I'm totally impressed! 😉 I'm so happy that the recipe turned out great for you, and your substitutions were delicious, I'm sure. Thanks for coming back to share your experience with me!
Lesley
I made this last night for dinner and we LOVED it! My husband and I were crazy about this dish. This is my favorite Pinterest dish I have made. It was so flavorful and tasty. I will make this again and again. I am sharing with all my family members too. THANK YOU!
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That is so awesome, Lesley! I'm thrilled that the recipe was a hit, and that you feel it's worth sharing - that's the best kind of compliment I could get. Glad you and your hubby enjoyed!
amy
hi! so this might be a dumb question but does the alcohol cook off in this dish? i would love to make it for dinner tonight but we share what we eat with our little one who is only 10 months old. obviously dont want him having any wine, hehe, so will it be ok for him to eat it or should I just omit the wine? (I don't want to lose out on any flavor if I can avoid it!)
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Amy, can I tell you how absolutely precious you are, and what a good mamma, too? Rest assured that the alcohol in the wine does cook off; since you're going to be reducing it down until it's almost gone after you add it, you will really only be left with the flavor, not the alcohol. But if you're still not comfortable using it, I would just tell you to omit it; go with your own gut, and don't worry about the flavor being sacrificed too much. This recipe is rich and flavorful enough that if you choose to skip the wine, the dish won't suffer for it. Enjoy your dinner together as a family! 😉
Candi
Amy - you can deglaze with chicken broth instead of wine, too. I love the name of this recipe - been making this for a long time, but now I have a great name for it! Thanks! Oh, and Trader Joe's has great pappardelle in 8 oz pkgs (with the dry pastas).
Kelly
I loved this recipe. The whole Family wanted more.. delicious
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Thanks, Kelly! 🙂
Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon
Wow, this must be good by the looks of all the traffic. This needs to go on the menu.
Debi
I ate something similar to this at California Pizza Kitchen years ago (no longer on the menu). I began making it at home and it has become one of my "go to" recipes since it is so quick and easy. The only real difference is that I use a red onion and instead of seasoning, wine, tomatoes, I use a jar of spaghetti sauce. I usually use penne-but I think your presentation with the noodles looks fancier! I also think that using the tomatoes will make it lighter (I use the petite diced-eliminates that "large chunks of tomato" problem). Can't wait to try your version.
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Excellent, Debi - hope you enjoy this version!
Vin
Steller! This is true restaurant quality. One of those recipes where our results looked just like your photos 🙂
Spicy, but not overbrearing with a wonderful aftertaste of flavor.
We'll be serving this for company and I know they'll love it as much as we did. Thanks for the recipe.
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Hi Vin, thanks so much for your comments! So glad you you enjoyed the recipe well enough to serve to guests; what a nice compliment. Thanks for coming back to share with me!
Jaimie
I made this for dinner tonight. WOW! This is YUMMY! I used chicken broth instead of wine and I used Chicken sausage. This recipe will forever be in my Sunday family dinner rotation. Thank you 🙂
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Yeay! My pleasure - so happy you enjoyed! This is perfect for Sunday family dinner...
Lindsay
What a wonderful introduction to your blog!I made this recipe for dinner last night (it was unseasonably chilly, and this seemed just perfect with a glass of red wine). We LOVED this pasta-- I subbed canned fire roasted tomatoes in for the regular ones, and red wine instead of white, since I wanted to incorporate the flavor of what we were drinking. Otherwise, followed to a T, and we will definitely do this again. Thanks for the "dinspiration!"
Lindsay
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Lindsay, let me just say that I love that term, "dinspiration"! Thanks so much for taking some time to share how things turned out for you - the substitutions sound perfect, and I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this particularly cozy pasta dish on such a chilly evening; perfect!
Nadia
I made this last night for supper. OH MY GOOD! is all I have to say. THANK YOU
Susan Otto
I had to comment on this dish. I have made it three times and every time I've made it everyone has loved it. I saw this on pinterest and and what a success. Thank you, thank you!
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Thank you so much for that, Susan! So glad you've enjoyed this!
diane
Made this for dinner tonight. Lots of chopping, but well worth it. Good flavors. Found the noodles at an Italian market and bought the spinach variety. Made a very colorful dish. This is a keeper.
Berni
I made this tonight and my family loved it. This is a keeper. My oldest son said to make plenty next time.
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Hi Bernie! Thank you for your comment; sound like you've got your marching orders for next time, haha! 😉
Joan
This looks and sounds like the kind of food I like to eat. One thing, though, my husband doesn't like sausage. Wondering if I could use lean ground beef instead, and also, what could I use instead of wine?
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Hi Joan! Yes, by all means use the ground beef - it'll be delicious; and as far as a substitute for the wine, you can use chicken stock for a little kick of flavor. Enjoy!
jeanene
is there a different meat I can use instead of pork? have one in the family that wont eat pork
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Hi Jeanene, you can sub ground beef or turkey/chicken sausage, instead.
Ayla
WOW! Amazing recipe, can't wait to make it again. I'm glad I went out of my way to track down these noodles, they are so worth it. And I was a little nervous about the oil added in at the end, I thought the saucy might end up kind of "oily" but I'm glad I went ahead and followed the recipe. Love it!
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Excellent, Ayla! So glad you enjoyed!
Rachel Adams
Made this last night, it was fantastic and will be a regular on our menu. Some recipes I've tried with simple ingredients lack flavor, but not this one. Thank you for the recipe!
Abbie
Made this with sweet rather than spicy Italian sausage. Liked it,but can see where the spicy would probably have been better. Hard to find the pasta, but I did, at an Italian market. Will definitely make again.
Kathy Frederick
I used mild rather than spicy and it was just the right amount of spice. 🙂
Kathy Frederick
I just wanted to say that these are SO GOOD. I had plenty left over and am having a hard time staying away from them!! Thank you!
Cassie Epperson
Made this for dinner a couple of nights ago and it was delicious! Unlike me, my family aren't huge pasta fans. I could tell they weren't happy when I placed it on the table, but after one taste, they said it needed to stay on the menu. Thanks!
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Cassie, that's really great - how fun! Maybe you'll make pasta "fans" of them yet, and the best part? You'll get to keep enjoying your beloved pasta! 😉
Michelle
Awesome! Made this tonight and we all loved it. Could not find the noodles here in Great Falls, Montana so I used fresh fettuccine noodles. Again, yummy!
SANDRA FRY
Hi, Michelle I live in Great Falls, Mt and I have made this recipe and love it. I am able to get the noodles at Super 1 Market on 10th Ave So. hope that helps for next time.
Marie
I couldn't wait to try this but I am afraid I didn't something wrong...the sauce ended up quite watery, and I am wondering if I should have drained the tomatoes or let the wine reduce more? In your recipe you said reduce for a moment so I was a little confused. Any way it was still good but I want to try again, thanks for the help and recipe! 🙂
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Hi Marie! Very easy fix: just go ahead and let the sauce reduce a little longer next time. You do want the juice from the canned tomatoes, it's just an issue of allowing more evaporation to take place. (Perhaps my flame was set to a "higher" heat level than yours, so mine reduced quicker.) But here's where you can just use your own discretion and allow it to reduce longer, until it's less "watery" and a bit more saucy. Hope that helps!
Marie
That's what I figured, thank you so much ! 🙂 I will return after I try It again!!
katy
Made this tonight for the hubby, we loved it!! I even made it extra special by making my own pasta!
Marissa
Oh my, this looks so incredible! Love the cultural fusion - I always order Drunken Noodles at Thai restaurants, and LOVE the idea of an Italian version.
"And as always, with food there are no rules, in my humble opinion—only one requirement: that it tastes good." Amen!
Aileen
I also stumbled across this recipe on pinterest. Wow! One of my favorite finds to date! I will definitely be making this again soon!
P.S. The wine paired very nicely! Good call.
Tiffany
Thank you for a delicious recipe! My local grocery store didn't have papperdelle noodles so I subbed in fettuccine noodles instead. I will definitely make this again!
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Perfect, Tiffany! Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Krisellen
This is very close to an old standby recipe within my family and I am looking forward to trying out this variation.. however, what truly "got me" was your words, your honesty and your willingness to share your fear/feeling of stagnation...
touched a nerve,
struck a chord,
resonated...
thank you.
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Krisellen, thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts with me; I always very deeply appreciate when a reader shares that something in the post touched them, or "resonated" with them, as you said. I think we all have a lot more in common on the "inside" than we're actually aware of, and if we can find a way to share ourselves, then we can connect to one another more deeply. Please enjoy the recipe!
Tania
Made this for my family tonight. Served it with a basic salad, and everyone loved it. THANK YOU for this recipe. It's a keeper. 🙂
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It was my pleasure, Tania! Perfect to pair with a nice, simple salad. Glad you enjoyed!
Carmen
Reminder for next time- use a big pot! This made a lot of food. I also used red wine instead of white and it was fabulous 🙂
Diane
Made this beautiful dish last night with my hubby. He cut all of the veggies while I sautéed the sausage and got the water boiling for the noodles. This was by far the tastiest and easiest dishes I have ever made!!!! We both absolutely LOOOOVED IT!!!! My husband is a Chardonnay lover, while I am a Cabernet lover, so I did use the Chard in the recipe, but enjoyed the meal even more with a glass of Red! I love how relatively simple the ingredients are, but the flavors explode in your mouth! WOW! You are my new BFF! Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe!
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Diane, thank you for that beautiful comment! I love it when couples cook together; what a wonderful way to spend time! I'm so happy that the two of you enjoyed the meal, and what a way to enjoy BOTH wines! 😉 Thanks for coming back to share with me...
Alysia
This is one of my favorite recipes! I've made it several times and I'm making it again tonight. Thanks for a great recipe.
fran
Made this and my family loved it, even my pickiest eater my 9 year old. This is by far our favorite new recipe. The flavors just meld together so well. We will definetly make it often.
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Hey Fran! I love it when picker eaters enjoy the recipe, as well as rest of the family! Thanks for sharing...
Tia
Thank goodness for Pinterest! I made this tonight and it is outstanding! Only substitution was spicy turkey sausage. This is a dish that will be even better tomorrow after all of the flavors soak overnight. Love the message, love the recipe...can't wait to see what else is here.
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Hi Tia! You're absolutely right that the flavors will soak up all the goodness and be super delectable tomorrow - enjoy it then, too! And thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience; I do hope that you peruse around and fine some more recipes that interest you, and that you will enjoy preparing and eating!
Angie
Almost 8 years later & this is still one of my family’s favorite dish. I know the day I make this, there are guaranteed happy faces & full bellies. Thank you for this recipe .
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Angie, wow...I'm so very touched that you've been making this recipe for almost 8 years! Thanks so much for taking a moment to share this with me, and I hope you and your precious family continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Happy cooking, Angie, and here's to happy faces and full bellies! 🙂
Nicole
This was AMAZING!!! I used spicy Italian turkey sausage to make things healthier and spicy red pepper tomatoes for the extra zing. Wow. Just wow. So good!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kristen
I found this recipe on Pintrest and dicided to give it a try. My family LOVED it! Very easy and simple to make. I highly recommend it 🙂
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Excellent! Thank you Kristen!
Claire
OMG I love this!! drunken noodles? Where do I sign up?
Sandi Graham
I found this recipe on pinterest last week. I made it for dinner, and it is amazing. I loved the lightness of it. I had not cooked with pappardelle noodles before, but I had wondered if they would have that "thai" texture as my son loves thai food. I will definitely be making this one again. I will be blogging about it this week.
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Thanks, Sandi!
Shaye
We LOVED it! Thanks!
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Thanks so much, Shaye!
barb
My husband only is on pinterest in hopes that i will make something he pins. He is looking forward to this dish tonight. I also had trouble finding the right noodles, although i have found them in the past. I chose an alternative wider noodle. Looks really good.
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Hi Barb, hope the two of you enjoy this dish tonight! Thanks for stopping by to share with me.
Colin Campbell
It was delicious, we used red wine because we had some open and were liberal with the basil. Next time I might add a pound of Manila clams.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with me Colin! I'm sure that the Manila clams would be an extra-special addition to this pasta dish - great idea!
Stephanie
Hubby started this before I got home and pretty much finished it besides the last touches. It was amazing even though he misread :p and added Spicy Italian dressing vs Italian seasoning. It still ended up fabulous!
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Too funny, Stephanie! Glad it still turned out OK - thanks for sharing! 🙂
tamere
I made this tonight, it was so good! Great recipe!
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Wonderful, Tamere - thanks for sharing!
Anya Rose
Wow! I made this on Sunday, and it was fantastic! My husband was an excellent cook, and since his sudden passing, I have been eating nothing but processed food. I saw this recipe, and decided it was time to start cooking, in honor of my husband, and I could not have started with a better dish! Ingrid, thank you so much!!
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Anya Rose, I hardly have the words to tell you what your comment meant to me. First, please allow me to extend my deepest condolences to you over the passing of your husband; I am truly sorry for your loss, and can only imagine what you have gone through and are going through every day as you put one foot in front of the other and continue on. You've blessed me with what you've shared, and have filled my heart with a renewed sense of why my husband and I work on this blog together. The idea that one of my recipes could in some way be a part of a healing process is amazing to me; and that you would come back and share what you did with me, is a gift. Thank you. There seems to be a sense of joy in your comment, and sense of optimism for embarking on an endeavor that your husband enjoyed so much himself, and I'm honored that you chose a recipe of mine to begin your own process of cooking in order to honor your beloved husband, and honor yourself. May God bless and comfort you, Anya Rose! Please come back and keep me posted on your journey!
Anya Rose
Thank you so much Ingrid for your truly beautiful response and heartfelt condolences! Chris was an amazing cook, and showed his love of family and friends with his delicious meals and entertaining ways! I miss him very much. He joked that when he was traveling I would starve, as he was not there to cook for me...so when he passed, I promised myself to start cooking so he would not worry. It's taken awhile but here I am! I will be making many more of your dishes from now on! Your blog is so warm and inviting, it does give me joy and comfort. Thanks again!
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Wonderful, Anya Rose! So glad to hear you'll be trying out more recipes. And please don't hesitate to comment or email if you have any questions about the recipe, or just want to keep in touch! My heart is so happy that you are embarking on this cozy and good-for-you hobby; and I thank you for acknowledging how you feel about our blog - it means so very much to both my husband and I!
Catherine
After having this recipe sitting in my Pinterest "to make" arsenal for months; I finally made it tonight for my boyfriend. IT WAS DELISH!! The boyfriend loved it, "best pasta dish ever!" That's saying a lot coming from him. Definitely a keeper in my recipe book for future meals. Thank you SO much for posting such a yummy recipe. Looking forward to sharing with my friends and family and also making it again in the future! 🙂
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Catherine, dont' they say "better late than never"? 🙂 So glad you you did, in fact, get around to making this recipe; and I'm so honored that your boyfriend gave it the "best pasta dish ever" award! I will cherish that! Thank you for sharing this with your friends and family, and thank you for taking some time to come back and comment!
Chelsea
Made this for dinner tonight and it was fabulous! Thanks for an awesome recipe!
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It was my pleasure, Chelsea!
Toni
What are Pappardelle Noodles? In the photo they look like egg noodles. I can't find those noodles in any of our local markets, so would egg noodles be good substitute?
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Hi Toni! The pappardelle are egg noodles, just wider, more "ribbon"-like ones. Yes, substitute any noodles that are as close to these as possible, and you'll be fine.
carla
saw some at Trader Joes
Jessie
I've made this recipe about three times, but I continue to come back and look at the pictures! They are so good. I probably shouldn't have come to look today because I missed lunch and now my stomach's growing. Guess whats for dinner tonight.... 😀
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Too cute, Jessie! That's really pretty precious that you come back to gaze at the pics and then get a craving - love it! So happy you're enjoying this pasta dish, and thanks for sharing all that with me! 🙂
Carri
This meal was amazing! So good, it tasted like someone else cooked it for my family. Thank you so much. I can't wait to make it for others, so they can enjoy it also.
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That's funny, Carrie! And I'm glad you're wanting to share this with others; isn't that a huge part of the fun of cooking? Thanks for stopping by!
Lori
This was such a huge hit the first time I made it, that tonight is the encore performance requested by my kids. I love that it's such a quick fix!
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Lori, what a good mamma you are to take special request for "encore performances" - I love it! Isn't that the very thing that makes cooking so rewarding? When the ones you love enjoy what you prepare and want more of it? So happy you're enjoying this tasty pasta dish! Thanks for sharing...
Charlotte
Found this on pinterest. Printed and copied for practically everyone I know. Delicious pasta dish....everyone in my house loved it!
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Thank you, Charlotte!
Zainab
I tried this the other day with some seasoned ground lamb and red wine and it was fantastic. I don't really measure things, sort of just go with what I have and it turned out so good. I can see all sorts of possibilities with this. Thanks!
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Excellent, Zainab! Thank you for sharing!
Karla Brown
I made this a couple of weeks ago and brought some to my neighbors to enjoy. The called me up and asked me what restaurant I bought it from... It was so so good! Thank you for the incredible recipe that my family will forever love!
~Karla
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Hi Karla, I love that! How awesome...thanks for sharing that with me, and I'm thrilled that not only your family loved this, but your neighbors, too! 🙂 How generous of you...
Brittany
Made this and it was great! Didn't change a thing, perfect as-is. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Brittany!
Charlotte
I made this once and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. This was delicious! Now I make it at least once a week! Thank you!
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Aw, that's precious Charlotte! Thanks so much for that - I'm so happy that you're getting good "mileage" out of this one!
Amanda
This was fabulous i had so much fun cooking it and eating it! my family loved it thank you so much 🙂
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Hi Amanda, I always love reading that someone not enjoyed the taste of the recipe, but that they had a great time preparing it, too! Thanks for stopping by to share that you and your family enjoyed this dish.
Lynsey
Me and my kids love this dish. It has become a favourite.
Patricia
I made this dish last night and it was AWESOME! I couldn't find the pappardelle pasta so I subbed Fettacini instead and it was fine. Didn't think my husband would like it much because he's not into pasta much, but he surprised me! He Loved It! Thank you for a great recipe!
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Hi Patricia, husbands have a way of surprising us wives from time to time, don't they? 🙂 So happy that both of you enjoyed this pasta recipe, and thank you for coming back to share that with me!
Maggie in Michigan
And 1/2 cup of wine makes these "drunken", hmmm, would have definitely gone wild and out of the comfort zone and added at least a cup, then another cup of red just for the heck of it! And I'm so glad to read your treatise on how to live, it sounds like a fabulous idea and how great it comes from a chef of all places...let's hope all of us can move on and up and into the next comfort zone with all this delicious food you expose us to. This recipe sounds absolutely wonderful and I am getting the "stuff" together tonight to make it and yes am going off the board and adding more wine, so there!!!!!!
Maggie in Michigan
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Hi Maggie, I do love the way you think! (Must be our shared Michigan roots 🙂 You know, go all out with the wine—what I'm trying to do here is straddle that "fine line" between going all out and being family friendly, but you can certainly make 'em as "drunk" as you'd like! I really thank you for your comments—so happy to have you stop by from my home state, and I really hope you enjoy this pasta dish! Best wishes...
JessicaS
I've had this on my "recipes to try" Pinterest page for ages and finally made it tonight. YUM! It was so easy to make and really delicious. My fiancé and I look forward to having the leftovers for dinner tomorrow night. It is definitely being moved to my "recipes I love" Pinterest page for future use. Thanks again!!
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That's great Jessica—and thank you for moving this recipe to your "recipes I love" Pinterest page! I love it! I'm so happy that you & your fiancé enjoyed this, and that you both even have some leftovers for your dinners tomorrow! Thank you for your comments.
Kelly T.
I decided to throw a little spicy, drunken noodles into our Valentine's dinner to rave results. It is on our make-again list. Thank you.
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Hi Kelly, what a perfect choice for a "spicy" and romantic holiday! So happy you enjoyed the recipe, and I thank you for taking a bit of time to come back and share with me your results!
Leslie
I have made this time and time again and it is a hit every time! Thank you for a great go to recipe!
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So happy to hear that, Leslie! Glad you're enjoying. 😉
Linda Tria
Made this tonight and LOVED IT! Made 1 change and that was to use chicken broth instead of the wine. Very tasty!
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Great substitution, Linda—and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Emma
Made this for dinner tonight after finding it while browsing food pics on Pinterest.
SO D**N GOOD!! We really really loved it. I'm putting this one in my "Favorite recipes" book after just making it ones, that doesn't happen often!!
Loved making it too and will surely do it again and again 🙂
I substituted white wine for red, cause that was what I had, but I imagine it would work well with white too!
Thank you for this one! /Emma from Sweden
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What a wonderfully enthusiastic comment, Emma! I love it! I'm thrilled that you found this on Pinterest and not only enjoyed eating this, but preparing it, as well. And I'm honored that this little recipe will have a place in your "faves", too! Thanks so much for coming all the way from Sweden 🙂 to share your experience with me.
Lisa Longoria
This was awesome! I would add more garlic but the flavor is great!
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Lisa, I'm ALL for adding more garlic—the more the better! So glad you enjoyed!
chuck
This was soooo good! I made this last night and my wife loved it. Its a keeper. I had to buy the Pappardelle noodles at an Italian store/deli. Everything just went well together. I will make this again, and soon.
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Hi Chuck! That is absolutely wonderful that you prepared this for yourself and your wife. And the fact that you actually went to an Italian deli/store for the pappardelle shows that you must be a fan of cooking, not to mention a fan of good food. I'm so happy that you both enjoyed this pasta dish, and I truly appreciate that you would come back to share with me your experience!
Sue
I found your recipe after having surfed for something "new" and it stuck in my head for days, so I had to come back and I made it tonight - you have to understand I have a somewhat picky 12 year old son, a super picky 80 yr old mother and my "doesn't-eat-soup-casseroles" husband to feed. Some days I just make what I want, and today was that day but happy surprise, they ALL loved it. I shall now drink some of the leftover wine and bask in a dinner well done (and fairly simple to make too) 🙂
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Sue, you are a hoot! 🙂 And I certainly hope that you, indeed, basked in a dinner well done, and enjoyed that leftover wine! I love to read comments that describe that even the "picky" people in the family enjoyed a particular recipe; it makes me feel happy for the one preparing the dish, that everyone leaves the dinner table fulfilled and happy! Thanks so much for stopping by to share!
Heather
I made this several months ago for a get-together with friends, and it was a hit! Only changes I made were to use turkey Italian sausage, and whole wheat egg noodles. I also added some sauted mushrooms that I had on hand. I'll be going back to this recipe again tomorrow for a family Sunday dinner. Can't wait to have this again!
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Heather, that sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing that you're enjoying this recipe—hope your Sunday family dinner will be a success!
Kelly
Wow. We made this tonight and it was delicious! Even my son - who hates veggies - ate it and ate the veggies too. I pinned and shared on FB. It is that good!
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Hi Kelly! Glad you enjoyed this pasta recipe, and I love when the little ones eat their veggies! Thanks so much for stopping by, and for sharing this recipes with friends and family—always appreciate that!
lindsey
I found this recipe on Pinterest, and there are recipes I really like, but rarely do I go make a comment on the original poster/blogers site... but OH MY GOSH!!!! this is hands down one of the best meals I've ever made. So delicious and full of flavor! I didn't make a single adjustment. This is the BEST meal I have EVER made on Pinterest, and I basically make Pinterest meals every single day! (do you mind if I review this on my blog? I will not re-type the recipe on my blog, but direct them to your blog to give you full credit?) its sooo good!
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Hi Lindsey! Wow—thanks so much for sharing all of that! And sure; I certainly would appreciate you sending folks over to check out the recipe for themselves! That would be sweet of you. Thank you for taking a few moments to share your experience with me, and I do hope you check out some more of the recipes on the site! 😉
Candice
Made this last night, and my family loved it. We will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing!!
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Thank you, Candice! Glad you all enjoyed!
Dori
It's what's for dinner tonight. Looking forward to this one. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Sarah
I just made this for dinner. I used extra spicy Italian sausage and added artichoke hearts with the bell peppers. Amazing! I could eat this every night.
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Sarah, the addition of those artichoke hearts sound delicious! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, and thanks for stopping by to share your experience!
DJ
Made this a couple of weeks ago and everyone loved it and asked that I make it again. So this is what is for dinner tonight.
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Hi DJ! Glad you're enjoying this recipe!
Ryan
This is SOOOOOO good!!! Thank you for sharing this with us 🙂 the white wine along with extra olive oil is what really make this amazing
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Thanks, Ryan! So glad you enjoyed!
Trish
Thank you for sharing. We've had very rainy weather this month and so far I've made your recipe 3 times...just as written and the results are eye appealing, well balanced and delicious. You are a beautiful, talented, and creative woman. (Photos are a feast for the eyes.)
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Trish, that is so very kind of you to say! I was truly very touched by your comments, and I so thrilled that my recipe has been a part of your meals this rainy month, multiple times—it makes me happy when people get some joy and comfort out of one of my recipes! Thank you for sharing with me, and here's to more uplifting weather for you all, soon!
Jenny
I made this last night and everyone LOVED it and went back for seconds! It didn't take long to make but I prepped and cut all the veggies the day before. Only thing I did not add was the parsley because I forgot to get it at the store but it was really fine without it. This recipe is definately a KEEPER!
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Hey Jenny! That's wonderful—and a great way to help yourself out with time by prepping the day before! I'm honored that this dish was enjoyed by all, and I thank you for your comments!
christie
Oh my gosh!!!! this was a huge hit at my house! My husband said it was dinner and dessert all in one! Great recipe!
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Wow, Christie—dinner AND dessert?! 🙂 How happy am I that you guys both enjoyed this! And thank you for sharing your experience with me.
Eva
Made it, Have to say this became one of my favorite dishes!
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That's great, Eva! Glad you're enjoying this…and by the way, love your name—it's MY middle name! 😉
Lynn
We were looking for something different and something that wouldn't break the bank to make. I had some of the ingredients right in my cupboard, the stuff I had to buy was around $20. So our entire family ate for $4.00 a piece.
The recipe was amazing and we will definitely be eating it again. My kids even had seconds!
One question though, do you know about how many calories per serving? Thanks.
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Hi Lynn, I'm thrilled to read that this recipe was a hit for you and your family! It's always a wonderful bonus when you have many of the ingredients on hand already, and when the recipe is affordable—so glad. Unfortunately, I don't know the calories of this recipe, but perhaps this site may be of help: http://caloriecount.about.com
carla
omg! found this on pintrest and I made it a few months ago, but wanted to thank you for sharing this. It was SO delicious!!! Such a nice twist to pasta!
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Thank you, Carla!
Sylvia
Omg! Not only was this delicious but the aroma was so awesome in my home. Hmmmmm!!! I didnt have a chardonnay handy so i used a mascato for mine. Idk if that changed the aroma will try chardonnay next time.
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Sylvia, isn't it so wonderful when the aroma of a good meal permeates throughout the home? Thanks for sharing your comments with me!
Meg
My boyfriend asked me to make this tonight and it came out amazing! He immediately invited his Italian chef grandfather over so I can make it for him. I'm not an experienced cook, so this gave my confidence in the kitchen a boost! Thanks 🙂
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Hi Meg! I must admit—I'm a little nervous for you, but in an excited way! How fun! You'll be great; just add lots and lots of love and care, that'll be all that Italian-chef grandpa will need! Thanks for your comments, and best wishes on your dinner! 🙂
Click1st
Made this today and it was FANTASTIC! My guys said it was a massive WIN. I used ground Italian mild sausage and added zucchini and yellow squash and used my own homemade tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes. We all loved the explosion of flavors! Thank you!!
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Glad to hear it—nice additions/tweaks, too!
Yana
I've made this dish twice so far and it was absolutely delicious both times! It's such a quick and easy recipe that it has become a staple in our household! Thanks for the awesome recipe!!!
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Thank you, Yana!
Katy
I made this last night and it was so good. I am not a huge spicy fan so I used sweet italian sausage. I knew with all the wonderful reviews this had to be good and I was not dissapointed. Thanks for the great new recipe and for leftovers for lunch today!!
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That's really great, Katy! So glad you enjoyed, and I hope you also enjoy your lunch leftovers! 🙂
Suzy
In a word: PERFECTION!! My family loved it! Found your recipe on Pinterest a couple of days ago...and hubby says it's the BEST recipe I've pinned thus far. He's helping himself to seconds at this very minute. Even our teen daughter (who likes her pasta with butter/salt/parm only) said it was delicious. She cleaned her plate. Thank you for a dish that's simple to prepare, bursting with flavor, and a real crowd pleaser.
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Hi Suzy, what a wonderful comment, on every level! Thrilled that both your hubby and daughter enjoyed this pasta recipe, and that you had the opportunity to stand back and enjoy the results of your labor! Thank you for taking a moment to share with me.
Genevieve
This is beautifully written and sounds truly delicious!! I am adding this one to my cache of recipes to do… I think I will add mushrooms to the mix. Yum!
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Thanks so much, Genevieve! Hope you enjoy this (with mushrooms) 😉 !
renee
i made this pasta dish tonight. i used glutten free noodles. i didnt have spicy sausage so i used sweet basil italian sausage and as it cooked i stirred in a few pinches of crushed red pepper. it was so good. my kids loved it. there are no left overs......so sad
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Renee, while it IS sad when there a no leftovers from a good meal, it only means that it's worth making again, right? 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing; and what a great way to make this dish your own!
Renee
Just made this dish and my whole family loved it. It was flavorful and simple to make. Thanks for the recipe!
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Thanks for sharing that, Renee! Glad you all enjoyed!
stephanie
I love this pasta!! I make it all the time now!! Thank you for this recipe!!
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Stephanie, that's really great! So happy that you've been enjoying this recipe so much! 🙂
Rebecca
This recipe looks wonderful. Definitely going to make it this weekend. However, I'm not a fan of canned tomatoes. Do you think fresh tomatoes will be an alright substitute?
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Hi Rebecca, you can certainly use fresh tomatoes; it may not be quite as "rich" or concentrated (since canned tomato products are a bit more concentrated), but you would still get that tomato-y flavor. What I typically do when I make a sauce from fresh tomatoes is use some tomato paste—maybe 2-3 tablespoons—just before adding in the fresh tomatoes; that will definitely bump up the richness. Hope you enjoy!
Tina
I made this recipe last week - it was easy to follow and well written.... But, it was very bland. I had to doctor it up quite a bit.
Katherine
The sauce is cooking on the stove as I write this. Followed the directions and it made a lot. ( that's a good thing ) Can't stop sampling the sauce ! We love pappardelle it's one of our fav's . My husband thinks we're having chili tonight but he will love this . Your recipes are great and thanks for posting them on Pinterest . I'm a fan .
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Katherine, I'm actually so excited for you! 😉 (And hopefully, your hubs won't be disappointed that he's not having chili!) Please enjoy, and thank you for sharing a part of your cooking process with me.
Bethany
I can't even tell you the number of times I have made this recipe. My entire family loves it and demand it frequently! Thank you for sharing!
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Hi Bethany, that's wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing that with me! 🙂
Ashley
I am excited to make this tonight but have a question about the spicy sausage. My store had "mild" or "hot" so I am guessing hot is the way to go? I don't usually buy it so am not that familiar with how spicy or hot it will be.
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Hi Ashley, if you're not that familiar with spicy food, then I'd recommend you go with the "mild" version, just to make sure it isn't too much for you. Hope you enjoy!
Terese
I made this tonight for dinner and it was wonderful. My husband said it tasted like restaurant food which I thought was a great comment, especially since I'm a fairly inexperienced cook. Thanks for the recipe!
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Hi Terese, bravo!! 🙂 That's really great! So glad you and your hubby enjoyed this, and I hope you continue to have fun in the kitchen!
Mila
I made this for dinner tonight but used red wine instead of white. It turned out so delicious and so easy to make. My husband asked me to make it more often. I made a huge batch of it, can't wait to share some with my friend. THANK YOU
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Hi Mila, that's perfect! Glad your hubby enjoyed this, and I think it's wonderful that you're willing to share this with your friend, as well! Thanks for your comments.
Angie M.
i have made this twice now and it is delicious! My family loves it!!!
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Angie, I'm thrilled to read that—that's great! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you and your family continue to enjoy this dish!
Jeanne
I found this on Pinterest a while ago but finally made it tonight. I cannot believe I waited so long. It is delicious!!!
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Thanks for sharing, Jeanne! Glad you enjoyed...
janis sanchez
Best directions for a recipe that I have ever seen! Usually if you can make the darn thing, you can't figure what goes where! kudoes
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Thanks, Janice! I appreciate that.
Jamie
Hi this recipe is so up my alley! I can't wait to make it this week. I have 2 questions though. 1 is I hate sausage, can I use ground beef instead? Also since my mom simply can't read and doesn't pay attention 2 my specific shopping list, I got curly parsley instead of flat so can just chop it up. Can I use curly?
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Hi Jamie, certainly use what you like, and what you've got! The ground beef is perfectly fine, and just chop up that curly parsley very finely; it won't have a very strong flavor, but it'll do. Hope you enjoy!
Ingrid
Just finished devouring this. Made to specs except couldn't find papardelle so substituted with tagliatelle...delicious!
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Yay! So glad you enjoyed this, and thank you for your comments!
Michelle
I was wondering what white to use. do you use white wine that you can drink?
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Hi Michelle! Yes; definitely use a white wine that you would drink, though it certainly doesn't have to be expensive. (And since it'll already be open, why not enjoy it with dinner?) 🙂 Hope you enjoy.
Mary M.
I made this the first time I cooked for my boyfriend and we both absolutely loved it! We're making it again tonight for Valentine's Day 🙂 thanks for the wonderful recipe!
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Mary, thank you for sharing that; and may you and your boyfriend have a lovely Valentine's Day! Glad you're enjoying this recipe!
Dana
I just made this dish as a Valentine's dinner for my family as we got hit with a snow storm, and our dinner reservations were cancelled. I was scrambling for something different to make that would keep everyone happy. This dish was absolutely delicious! My family loved it! Also, I had never used Pappardelle noodles before, so it was a nice change. Thanks for posting such a great pasta dish. I'll definitely add this as part of our regular menu going forward.
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Dana, I'm so tickled that you prepared this for Valentine's Dinner! So sorry your reservations were cancelled (you poor folks!), but this seemed to have brought the family together beautifully. I guess it was meant to be! So thrilled you all enjoyed, and thanks so much for sharing with me!
Libby
Finally got around to making this tonight, after pinning it months ago. Fantastic. Wonderful blend of flavors and textures. Wouldn't change a thing. Well done!
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Hi Libby, thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed!
Angela
Out of the hundreds of Pinterest recipes I've foisted on my family, this is by far our favorite. It's in permanent rotation! Thanks so much.
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Haha! Angela, so thrilled that you all enjoyed it! Thank you for your comments, and I hope you continue to enjoy. 🙂
Colette
I've made this twice. A family favourite!
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Wonderful, Colette! Thanks for sharing!
Michelle
Made this tonight and what an awesome recipe! Flavors were fantastic. My husband loved! My only suggestion (for our families' taste) would be to double the sausage. It didn't have as much meat in it as we would like. Can't wait for leftovers tomorrow. 🙂
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Hi Michelle, you should totally double up on the sausage if you're fans! So glad you all enjoyed it; and thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with me!
Michelle
And leftovers were just as good. Hubby wants to know when I'm going to make this again, already! haha
DJ
I have made this several times and the family really likes it a lot. Gonna make it again this weekend. Thanks for the recipt!
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DJ, so glad to read that! It's my pleasure, and I hope you all continue to enjoy it!
KP
Holy cow. This is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Thank you so much!
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Hey KP, glad you enjoyed! Thanks for your comments.
Anne
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I prepared 16 oz. of Pappardelle instead of just 8, and I found the portions perfect. Do you have any nutritional information?
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Anne, so glad you enjoyed! 🙂 I don't have the nutritional info, but here's a site that may be able to help you in that regard: http://www.caloriecount.com Thank you for your comments!
Ellie Silva
I made this dish for tonight's dinner and my family loved it, the only thing a changed was the noodles, couldn't find the pappardelle noodles so I used fettuccine, but I am going to find the right ones so I could make this wonderful dish again. Thanks you very much for sharing it with us. I particularly love it!
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Ellie, it's my pleasure! And thank you for coming back to share your comments with me; I appreciate it. Your substitution of noodles was perfect; and yes, if you happen to find the pappardelle, they're nice because they have a sort of "silkiness" to them. Really happy that you enjoyed the dish!
Ellie Silva
I follow your advice on making it with the pappardelle noodles and it was so delicious even better than the first time I made it with the fettuccine, it gave a silk taste, thanks so much for sharing it with all of us. I will continue making this dish for my family and friends the rest of my life ....hahaha I know it sounds a little dramatic but is so true. Thank you very much!
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Ellie, that's so touching! So glad you're enjoying this dish so much, and I thank you for sharing that with me!
Jeanne
This is on the menu for my son's birthday party this weekend. Yum thank you.
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Hi Jeanne, hope you enjoy!
Julie Gaillard
This is the best "simple" pasta dish with italian sausage I have tried. It is superb!
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Julie, that's wonderful! Thanks so much, and I'm glad you enjoyed!
Alisha
I've decided I need to cook with wine more often. This was delicious! I used zucchini noodles to healthify it and topped it with a bit of goat cheese. So good!
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Alisha, cooking more with wine is never a bad thing! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed; and what a neat way to cut the carbs! Thanks for your comments.
Trisha
I pinned this recipe over a year ago, but only got around to trying it tonight. It was a big hit with my husband. We both agreed it would go into our regular rotation. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. It was amazing!
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Trisha, that's wonderful! (Better late than never, right? 🙂 ) So glad you both enjoyed, and that this dish will now be a part of your regular meals! Thanks for sharing.
Julia
Made this last night and it turned out fabulous!!! Restaurant quality for sure! Will definitely make again. Thank you!
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Hi Julia, thanks so much for the compliment—so glad you enjoyed!
Mamabear
First off I LOVE this recipe.. I make it all the time! It's amazing.. But I was just wondering if there was a reason not to sauté the onions and garlic together.. Just curious
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Hey Mamabear! 🙂 Glad you've been enjoying the recipe! And that's a great question you've asked, and I'd love to answer it for you: the reason I keep the garlic out of the party until later, is that it can very quickly burn, and therefore become bitter. Since we want a bit of caramelization on the onions, and we also want to allow the peppers to become tender, the garlic can't go in until afterwards. It only takes garlic about 30 seconds or so to become aromatic and at its peak flavor. So if we added it in with the onions, it would get a bit burned after all that time. Hope that answers your question! 🙂
Erin
any ideas on how to turn this into a crockpot recipe? we are remodeling and do not have a working stove at the moment.
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Hi Erin! The truth is I'm not all that versed with crock pot cooking; I'm sure the sauce can be made and simmered on low to blend the flavors, but not quite sure about how the pasta part would work. Perhaps adding a bit more liquid like stock, or even some water or more canned tomatoes, and cooking the noodles in the sauce towards the end until tender? That may work. Good luck with your remodel!
Lyndsey Kubos
Is there a replacement for the wine in this recipe?
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Hi Lyndsey, you can just simply leave it out, and proceed to the next step!
Josie
curled up on the couch with a BIG bowl of this....DEEEELICIOUS!!!!!!!
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Josie, that's wonderful! So excited you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for sharing with me!
Cindy
Just found this recipe as I had sausage patties and wanted to make something out of them, cooking it now it smells delicious! Saved it to my favorites, thanks for sharing!
Amy Shakalis
Brilliant recipe!! Lovely melding of flavors and colors A definite keeper!
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Amy, thrilled to read that! Thank you for sharing!
Linda
I have made this recipe a few times now and every time it is a hit! Everyone in my family loves it. Only thing I add differently is an extra package of mild italian sausage along with the hot. Just so good any season of the year.
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Linda, I'm thrilled you've been enjoying this! Glad you're "customizing" it to fit your tastes, and that you've got the whole family's approval with this one! Thank you for your comments.
Melissa
I followed your recipe exactly as written, (other than I used crushed tomatoes) and I couldn't have been happier with the results! Normally I always am tweaking a recipe, but found this had everything I loved. My picky boyfriend, who "doesn't like" onions, peppers OR basil stole the entire container of leftovers this morning.
Thank you for sharing!
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Melissa, that is too funny! Well, looks like you converted him to onions, peppers, and basil! You just needed to "right" recipe, haha... 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your comments—I'm so glad you both enjoyed!
Krista
This was FANTASTIC! Definitely in the top ten meals I've ever made. Loved it.
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Krista, thrilled to read that!! Thanks for the comments.
Lucy @ Globe Scoffers
This dish looks very appetising. Even better it has wine in it! I can't wait to try and cook this 🙂
Debbie
making this tonight, can't wait!! It looks SOOO good!! I hope it works out alright cuz I couldn't find the Pappadelle noodles so I bought Fettechini cuz it was the thickest I could find!!!
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Debbie, hope you enjoy this! And the fettucini was a good swap. 🙂
Jamie
This dish is a favorite of the kids and I. We make it all the time!
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Jamie, I love reading that! So wonderful. Glad you and your kids are enjoying! 🙂
Lula
I'm late but I just found this recipe. The only thing I changed was I added a little tomato paste because I wanted a darker color. Great recipe and really easy directions.
Jen
My husband loved it! I had to make a slight substitution, though. I didn't have enough white wine, so I used half white, half red wine and it was awesome. For any of your gluten-free readers out there, may I suggest serving this with Thai rice noodles - the kind that are used for Pad Thai, and resemble linguini noodles. They were perfect with this!
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Hi Jen, great suggestion for a gluten-free version—thanks for that! Glad you both enjoyed, and that you got creative with the recipe. Thanks so much for taking a moment to comment!
Pamela Newcomer
I just made this for my family last evening and it was a huge hit. The only thing I changed was I used Cubanelle peppers for the bell. Very tasty! Keeping this one!
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Pamela, wonderful substitution with the peppers! So glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
Shelby
Hi! Was wondering if I could use red wine instead of white?
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Hi Shelby, absolutely! Hope you enjoy!
Jamie
This dish is amazing and simple! I used egg noodles because I couldn't find pappardelle pasta. My whole family loved it!
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Jamie, that's great! Perfect substitute. So glad you all enjoyed this! 😉
Dawson
This was SO good! Better than spaghetti in my opinion! We love Pad Kee Mow (Thai drunken noodle) so I knew this would be a sure thing! I am posting it on my blog tomorrow and I will credit you and provide a link to your blog! Thank you for sharing!
Zena
Thank you for the recipe. I always struggle finding good recipes that include sausage. I made this tonight it was great. I added small amt of sundried tomatoes. I couldn't find the pasta in the recipe. went to several stores couldn't find it. can you please tell me where to find that Pasta. I ended up using wide egg noodles in replacement and it still turned out pretty good. My 7 yr old helped and said he liked it and enjoying cooking with me. Lol
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Hi Zena! I love hearing that the kids help out with preparing dinner! So glad you all enjoyed the recipe—and the wide egg noodles are perfect. Thank you for your comments!
Mars Meadows
MERCY, MERCY,
This is one of my favorite recipes... it has been a huge hit everytime I have made it. I did add tiny yellow fresh tomatoes (cut in half) for added color, I promise you this recipe is magnifico....
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So sweet of you! Thank you for your comments.
Silvia
I have made this dish twice and love it and going to make it again tonight with fresh pasta.
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Ooh-la-la, fresh pasta! That, indeed, will be very good, Silvia. So glad you're enjoying the recipe! Thanks for sharing with me!
Katie
Hi. This recipe looks and sounds amazing. Going to be making this for the family tonight, but was kinda curious, I dont have any white wine. I do have red cooking wine and liquor. Haha. Would it be ok to substitute it out with red wine or just omit it all together? I do have chicken broth also. What do u suggest?
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Hi Katie, go with the red! 🙂
linda mcmanus
I made this for eight last night and it was delicious. I used pinot grigio and some leftover champagne and bucatini noodles. Thanks. It was easy as the sauce was prepared -- all I had to do was to boil the pasta and toss when it was time for dinner.
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Linda, I'm thrilled this recipe was a success for you and your guests. Thanks for sharing with me!
Charlene Walsh
Just made this for dinner tonight, but i changed it up a bit, as i like to do that with recipes, tweak them to our family's tastes. I used 1/2 a 900 gram bag of rotini instead of the pasta called for, and baked it in the oven for 35 min with mozza & cheddar blend, grated on top. It was delicious! Thanks for this awesome recipe! My family loved it!
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Hi Charlene, way to make it your own! Glad you guys enjoyed!
rebekah
I would like to make this but my husband doesn't like any type of bell peppers. Will the recipe be just as good if i dont add the peppers?
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Hi Rebekah, it honestly won't be the same. You get lots of that good flavor from those peppers. You could certainly still give the recipe a try without them, but just know that the flavor will be muted and different.
Joan
Making this for dinner tomorrow night...to save time as guests are arriving I'm assuming it's ok to make the sauce ahead of time and then just reheat it as I'm cooking the pasta? I've always heard that pasta sauce is better the next day. Thanks!
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Hi Joan, absolutely! Hope you and your guests enjoyed the recipe!
Joan
Did we ever!! I have to say this is honestly one of the most delicious pasta dishes I have ever had. Completely restaurant worthy and I am looking forward to making it again. Thank you!
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Wow, what a compliment, Joan! Thanks for sharing that! I'm thrilled it turned out, and that you'll be preparing this again.
Edina
This is a very good dish! I do wonder why instructions include cooking the pasta before preparing the sauce. Far better to keep this type of sauce warm while the pasta is cooking, rather than the other way around.
Hildy
I pinned this long ago and forgot about it. Well, this morning in my quest to come up with something different for dinner, the recipe caught my eye once again, so I printed it off and to the grocery store I went. May I just say, "Fabulous"? My husband, who is a very picky eater, loved it. This recipe will now be part of my go-to recipes and I can't wait to make it for friends, as well. Thank you so much!
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You know, Hildy, I always say better late than never, lol! 😉 So glad you both enjoyed this, and I'm thrilled that you're looking forward to sharing this recipe with others, as well. Thanks so much for taking a moment to comment and let me know how things went!
Hildy
After I posted my comment, I went on to read more about you on your site. It's a small world! I grew up I Matamora, Michigan, just minutes north of Lake Orion. My mom was also from
Czechoslovakia and I loved nothing more than spending time in the kitchen with her. No wonder I loved this recipe so much as it came
from the heart.
Rachael
Oh my! How is it that I'm just now discovering your blog! Ingrid, I found my way here from a search for "spicy Italian sausage with noodles" and I can't imagine a better match than this recipe! I made it last night and it was supremely yummy. Comfort food was definitely in order and this was comfort food, redefined. Drunken Noodles is one of my favorite Thai dishes; we'll definitely be making this Italian version again!! Thank you so much!
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Hi Rachael, better late to find us than never, lol! 🙂 So thrilled to read that you enjoyed this recipe, and I hope you get the chance to peruse others and perhaps find some more goodies! Thank you for stopping by, and for sharing your comments.
joscela
a friend turned me on to this delicious, easy dinner!! my family loves it.... I was just wondering about nutritional facts... calories, etc. I didn't see those listed
Dawn
Bravo, just made this tonight and you rock. My husband and I can't wait to have leftovers...probably for breakfast tomorrow morning. Thank you for awesomeness.
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Hi Dawn, hope you enjoy your breakfast, lol! We've been known to have leftovers in the morning in our house, as well. 😉 So glad you both enjoyed this, and thank you for taking a moment to comment. (Lovely jewelry you make, by the way!)
Rebecca
Made this tonight for dinner.... Followed the recipe exactly and this was absolutely amazing!! One helping was not enough. The spices mixed with the flavors of the sausage were spot on. This will be added to our weekly rotation for sure! Thank you!!!
Katie
Made this dish tonight and holy crow was it good! My boyfriend and I both agree this recipe will be a new staple in the house! I chopped the onion and peppers the night before, so throwing it together tonight took no time at all! Excited for leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Thank you!
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Katie, perfect way to do this, and save even more time on an already-quick recipe! Glad you both enjoyed this so much, and that it'll go into your "staple" file. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
April W.
Hello,
Thank you so much for doing what you love. This recipe is huge hit with my family. We have a lovely garden that provides several goodies from spring till fall. We have many onions, peppers, tomatoes, and parsley. When the peppers are in my husband says "Yay, we can make drunk noodles!". I have been caught without the Pappardelle noodles so I made lasagna noodles, cut them in half then cut the halves in thirds length ways...and it worked!!
I also agree that things can get dull and boring in the kitchen so to combat this my husband and I alternate picking a new recipe every week. We have had many winners like yours and some losers. But it has been a wonderful experience. Thanks again for keeping the kitchen interesting and tasty!
Have a great day!
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April, so are so, so kind...thank you for your encouraging and sweet words! We do what we do for folks like you. 🙂 What a thing to have a garden like you do with all sorts of delicious and seasonal items! Perfect for a dish like this; and by the way, how creative are you?! Using lasagna noodles cut in half in a pinch! Thumbs up! Thrilled that you guys are enjoying this recipe, and I encourage you to peruse more on our site, and enjoy those, too! Thanks for your comments!
sherrill
I just found Cozy Apron. Pined a lot of Pasta recipes. I have a stomach issue. No seeds, etc. Have you ever seen seedless canned tomatoes. I froze some this season and thought about trying the water bath canning. This is my first issue with problem. Seeding tomatoes is a project. I even thought of cooking, strain the seeds out which also takes out juice. Figured I could add some sauce to make up for it.
Thought you may know if there are canned seedless since you cook so many pasta dishes. Thanks in advance . Everything sound delicious .
Sherri
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Hi Sherrill, I don't know, in all honesty, if there are explicitly "no see" canned tomatoes; but the diced variety that I use in the recipe don't seem to really have many, if memory serves me. I believe they're mainly just diced, and free of skins and many of the seeds. Give it a try! And thanks for your comments—sure hope you enjoy this recipe, and that you belly ends up a happy, well-fed one! 🙂
Frani
OMGoodnes, this was delicious!!! Made it exactly by your recipe and we loved it! This one is definitely a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Hi Frani, thrilled you enjoyed this, and that it'll be a recipe you come back to from time to time! Thank you for sharing your experience with me!
Melissa
Can the white wine be substituted with chicken or beef stock?
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Hi Melissa, it certainly can. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Billie
I didn't get through all the comments, so I'm not sure how many are as blown away as I am! I'm going to add the Italian sausage to my grocery list and can't wait to try the recipe...but whats truly got me right now was your inspirational writing!!! My husband (of fifteen years) and I have had this nagging thing going where he doesn't like anything I cook. ANYTHING!! I don't know what to fix 'cause he doesn't know what he wants! And it's amazing how much it bothers me! I'm a stay-at-home wife and mother and really my one real daily task (no matter what else the day brings) is to bring them all to the table and watch them leave happy! What a wonderful reminder that it's not necessary to keep trying all this new stuff that we don't like...just re-invent what's worked for the past decade and a half...like rearranging the living room with the same furniture or getting a hair cut! I'm so excited to go now and make out my shopping list (with the same stuff as always) knowing that I'll be experimenting and actually enjoying my time in the kitchen next week! Thank you so much for motivating me and bringing the joy of cooking back!
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Billie, wow! Thank you so, so much for sharing that with me! You have inspired me with your enthusiasm, and with your willingness to make a shift in your viewpoint and to approach things in a new way. I'm beyond humbled by your words, and also encouraged that you gained some uplift from the writing in my post. Much appreciated, and I hope that you will, indeed, enjoy not only this "fresh perspective" , but your time in the kitchen now, more. Just remember: they only thing you really have to do is fill your cooking with specific intention; remember why you do it in the first place! Fill it with the love you feel towards your family, and they will certainly taste it. Happy cooking!
Michele
Made this last night and it was amazing!
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Wonderful, Michele! Thank you for sharing your experience!
Rex Hays
I made this last night and really enjoyed it. I followed the recipe as is, but I wasn't too picky about quantities: Italian sausage comes as either 5 links or in a tube, both are 16 ounces, I just used 16 ounces. the noodles came in a 12 ounce bag, I used the whole thing rather than 8 ounces. It probably would have been better with fewer noodles, but it was still flavorful and delicious.
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Rex, thank you for sharing your experience—I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Gina Davis
I made this tonight for my non vegetable eating husband (and I can do w/o meat). We both loved it! Just ate around what we didn't want... wonderful flavor, filling and light. Now I'm going to try your pumpkin rolls. Your newest fan!
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Hi Gina, so glad you both enjoyed and picked around what wasn't your favorite parts, lol! Thrilled to have you as our newest fan; hope you continue to come back for more recipes, and to enjoy what you discover!
kasthleen
i made this for my family a few nights ago and they loved it! my husband took it to work for lunch today and said it really re-heated well. I did add a titch of balsamic vinegar because, well, we LOVE balsamic vinegar in our Italian dishes (just a teaspoon or so to add a little acidy sweetness). i didnt have any pappardelle and didn't have time to make some so i used farfalle (bow ties) and they worked quite well. This will definitely be added to our dinner rotation. Thank you!
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That's wonderful! So glad you all enjoyed and even made it your own with that touch of balsamic! Thanks for sharing your experience with me—always appreciated. 🙂
Cookin' Couple
My hubby and I love to cook together. This is one of our new favorites!!!! We used an Itailian Red Dry wine instead of a white wine and turned out fantastic! Thank you.
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Hi there, I love reading about couples that cook together! Beautiful! So glad you both enjoyed the recipe, and I thank you for taking a moment to share the experience!
Velvet Hawrylenko
How much does 4 links weigh? Where I live I buy it in bulk, so have no idea. Thanks, Velvet
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Hi Velvet, I would recommend that you purchase about 1/2 - 3/4 of a pound; I think a full pound would be too much. Unfortunately, I don't have a package of these at the house at the moment, so I can't check the weight; but I think that a generous 1/2 pound should suffice. 🙂
Dena
This is my NEW go to sauce! It is amazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Love it!!!!
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Dena, thrilled to read that! My pleasure to share it with you, and may you get lots of enjoyment (and many miles!) out of it. 🙂
Sherry
Trying this tonight. I had my husband drive to two different stores to find the pasta. FYI....he found it at Kroger. I am using hot Italian sausage because it is my favorite. If it tastes half as good as it looks, I will be delighted. Thanks for posting this recipe,
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Sherry, the pleasure is mine! Hope you enjoy!
Lady Vegas
I have to tell you, this has become a staple in our home! We love, love, love this dish!
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Yay! Love it! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Ellie Mahoney
Wow this looks great. Do you think it would be possible to make the sauce the day before?
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Hi Ellie, certainly! It would be even richer & deeper with an extra day under its belt. Hope you enjoy!
Jess
When asked what is my favorite meal, my answer has become this dish! Thank you so much for sharing it.
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Jess, I am so very touched by that! Ah... so sweet. Glad you enjoy the recipe so much, and I thank you for sharing your kindness with me!
Cathy Perez
Gonna so try this tomorrow for dinner...really love how everything is in one pan...I'm going to add some zucchini to it...thanks for sharing!
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My pleasure, Cathy! Hope you enjoy this!
Joyce W.
This was off-the-charts amazing—this is as good as your finest restaurant quality dish.
At the end I did crumble some goat cheese across the top! I can't wait to look into your other recipes.
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Hi Joyce, that's so wonderful! I love the goat cheese touch! And yes; I hope you take a little perusal through the other recipes—I'm sure you'll find more goodies! Thank you for commenting.
Lisa
I made this for my boyfriend and his "picky" teenagers. Everyone LOVED it!! I have been making it regularly ever since! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
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Lisa, how awesome!! So glad it's become a part of your rotation, and that everyone, including "picky" teens, can enjoy it, lol! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with me.
Sara Masini
So I'm happy to have stumbled upon this recipe. I would say that I used it as a suggestion for structuring my own recipe. My changes were to add in fresh celery, dehydrated mushroom and carrots. I take after my grandmother and add carrot and celery to tomato-based sauces. I also used beef broth and balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan and pick up all the goodies that stick to the bottom of the pan. Can't wait to serve this to my husband, he will love it. Thanks for the recipe!
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Sarah, glad you made this your own! Thanks for sharing!
Patti
Made this dish tonight and we loved it...
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Hi Patti, glad to read that! Thanks!
Jodi
Delicious!
Robin Smith Lee
I have made this recipe more than a dozen times! It's one of my husband's favorites!! All I have to say is "honey, we're having drunken noodles tonight" and it puts a smile on his face! Thank you for this wonderful dish!
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Robin, that made my evening! So grateful you shared that, and I'm thrilled you both have been enjoying the recipe so much. May you both continue to enjoy it! ❤️
Kinsy
This looks so great—but one catch!! I'm allergic to tomatoes. I was wondering what I can substitute or how to go about leaving them out. Should I just add a bit more liquid & call it good?? Not sure here. Unfortunately it's a normal occurrence when I find amazing sounds & looking recipes of figuring how to go about editing out the tomato. Thanks for the help!!
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Hi Kinsy, that's s big "catch", lol ! You know, I think you can still enjoy this recipe, even without the tomatoes. So I would just leave them out, and leave everything else in, and like you said, add more liquid since you'll need it. Now, I'm just "guess-timating", but try adding maybe 2 cups chicken stock to make this juicy- maybe a bit of extra wine, even. It'll be more of a sausage & pepper pasta dish. Hope you enjoy it, and please let me know how things go!
claudette
Tomatoes add acid, a necessary ingredient for any dish to be "tasty". Try adding something acidic to replace the tomatoes, such as a few tsp/TBL of your favorite vinegar or lemon/lime juice. Also, since the dish is using pork sausage, sometimes some cut up apples that are tart are nice, too.
Cory
Curious if I could substitute red wine (a malbec) for white? We are a red wine household and I never have white on hand! Would this change the flavor profile a ton? For better or for worse? Thanks!
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Hi Cory, use the red! Totally fine. It'll be de-lish!
Marly
Is it supposed to be a bit watery?
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Hi Marly, no, it's not supposed to be watery.
Jen Keller
Hi! Made this a while back and my husband was swooning over how delicious it was. A friend saw the picture has been begging me to make it for him and his wife. So excited to share it with them this weekend over homemade pasta noodles. Thank you for this recipe. It has become a family favorite!
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Hi Jen, how fun! I love it when folks share our recipes with their friends and family—that is truly what it's all about for us. I'm so glad you and your own family have enjoyed this recipe in the past, and I hope you continue to find joy and comfort in it. Happy cooking to you next weekend! (By the way, high five to you for making homemade pasta!)
Kathy
Love this recipe! Have made it at least twice a month. Delicious. Thanks!
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Kathy, that’s great! I’m honored to have this recipe in your rotation; thanks for letting me know!
Annissia D May
Made this tonight for my family. Even my picky eater husband raved about it! Love it!!
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Annissia, I love that, too! I’m so very happy that everyone enjoyed ☺️. Thank you for commenting.
Cynthia
I made this recipe tonight for the first time and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Everyone loved it so much that I need to make another before the end of the weekend so that everyone has some to take to work/school for lunches 🙂 It's extremely rare that I find something everyone in the house likes. THANK YOU!!!
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Cynthia, I love that!! ❤️ I know it can be challenging to prepare meals that everyone in the household enjoys, so that is a big deal. Thanks so much for sharing that with me, and I hope everyone gets as much pleasure from it the second time!
Margie
Made this last night and my husband and I loved it! It tastes even better today for lunch! My daughter is at a stage of not eating anything that I make (10 years old) but.... she was sneaking peppers out of bowl and eating them. We used extra wide eggs noodles and they worked great.
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Hi Margie, that is so, so awesome! I'm so happy you guys enjoyed this so much—and isn't it something how those leftovers often taste even better? You made me smile when you mentioned that your daughter was picking out the peppers from the bowl and eating them, lol...that's a 10 year old for you, one that doesn't want her mom to know that maybe, just maybe, she actually kinda liked what her mom cooked! Thanks so much for your comments.
Kim
I made this last night! Thank you it was Fabulous! Yummy! I got the noodles from Walmart in the frozen section.
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Hey Kim, so glad you enjoyed! And thanks for sharing with folks where you found your noodles—always helpful!
Lori
Excellent recipe! Made according to directions except I substituted chicken broth for the wine. My husband hasn't stopped raving about it :-). Will definitely make again!!
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Hi Lori, thanks for sharing that with me! I love it! Glad this one's a keeper.
Katherine
The drunken noodles have become my favorite pasta recipe. Thanks!
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Hey Katherine, so thrilled to read that—that's a nice, big compliment!
Glad you're enjoying this recipe so much, and I'd like to thank you for taking a moment to come back and share your experience with me. May you continue to gain pleasure and comfort from this tasty dish!
Gena
My boyfriend told me to find something I want to request for him to make for dinner tonight and I came across this pasta. I'm buying the ingredients so he can make this for us, it looks so freaking good!!
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Gena, I am so excited to read that—good choice of recipe, haha!
I truly hope you both enjoy this tasty pasta dish, even enjoy preparing it.
I think it's great that you have a boyfriend that is willing to cook for you both—really special and lovely. Hope you have a wonderful experience!
Jenn
My pasta only comes in 16oz. Do you think I should half it or would it be ok to add extra pasta to the dish?
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Hi Jen, pasta typically comes in 1 pound packages, so yes, just use about half. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Tracy
Have you ever tried freezing this with the noodles?
I love this recipe and want to make it for my daughters maternity leave. I'm sure the sauce would be fine just curious if anyones tried freezing it with the noodles.
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Hi Tracy, my concern is that the noodles would get a little mealy; but perhaps if they were kept separate, in a ziplock bag, that would be better.
And by the way, best wishes and congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your grandchild!
Tracy
Thank you for the quick reply. I was thinking the same thing. I wad hoping someone tried it.i did make the sauce though and as always soooooooooo yummy!!# thank you for the well wishes too, it's exciting!!!
Lisa
This was absolutely FANTASTIC! It is so hearty and flavorful. I am glad Fall is here now and our Southern California weather is cooling down a bit so so I can make it over and over again. One of my husband's favorite pasta dishes! Thank you for sharing!
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Lisa, so happy to read that!
And yes, let's hope that our So Cal weather is finally on the cooling trend (I'm not a hot weather person!), so that we can enjoy more cozy recipes like this.
Thanks for sharing, and happy cooking!
Brenda
I make this quite a lot. I switch out the the noodles with zucchini. I also change up the meat depending on much mood. If I use chicken or turkey sausage, I add extra seasoning. One of the best recipes!
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Hi Brenda, way to make this recipe your own! Glad you've been enjoying it so much!
Nancy
I made this tonight. I used two sweet and two spicy sausages. I couldn't find the pasta noodles either, so I used fettuccine. We liked this dish a lot! It was so flavorful!! Thank you for sharing! I'll be making this again! Like my Dad used to say "It's better then good, it's delicious"!
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I love your dad's saying, Nancy! How precious!
Thanks so much for letting me know that you all enjoyed the recipe, and for sharing your substitutions.
It's such a comforting pasta dish, especially now with the cooler weather! Happy cooking.
MELISSA DEVILLE
I made this last night and it was fantastic. Great recipe, husband loved it!
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Melissa, thanks so much for sharing that with me! Always love it when the hubby's belly is happy, too.
Happy cooking!
Karen Messer
We loved this recipe. I thought the 3 peppers were going to be too much but oh no...perfect. I made recipe just like it says except I used med. egg noodles and it is delicious. Only thing I am going to do next time is add more sausage (5). Will be making this quite often.
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Hi Karen, so glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
Kevin
I'm making this tonight how much Italian sausage by weight?
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Hi Kevin, I'd say it's about 12-13 ounces by weight. (I purchase the Trader Joes's spicy Italian sausage links which come 5 to a package, and that package is just a hair over 1 pound; so 4 of those sausages, which the recipe calls for, would be roughly 12-13 ounces.)
Hope that helps! And I hope you enjoy. 🙂
Claudia
I just made this tonight. It was absolutely delicious.
Thank you
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Hi Claudia, so happy you enjoyed!
K.S
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe. I made this a few times already and it's just perfect. I have one question though... i was wondering why the directions state to remove the sausage after browning and then add it back in later? Also have you happened to try the recipe without removing the sausage after the browning? I would like to keep it in the pan just for convenience sake, but am too afraid I might ruin dinner 😉
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Hi K.S., I'm so glad you've been enjoying the recipe!
The reason I recommend removing the sausage after browning it is to prevent it from over-cooking and becoming a bit tough, or "rubbery". Honestly, it would most likely be just fine if you chose to keep it in the pan—I wouldn't worry about too much if you prefer to do this.
May you continue to find much pleasure, nourishment and enjoyment out of this recipe!
Nicole
I have made this many times and it is one of our favorite recipes!
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Nicole, thanks for sharing that! So glad you've been enjoying the recipe. 🙂
Eileen
Made this tonight with gluten free pasta and beyond meat sausage. Delicious!
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Glad you enjoyed, Eileen!
Susanne Jasper
Ahoj Ingrid!
Thank you for sharing this totally amazing recipe! I made it last night and the whole family loved it (even my youngest, who's a very picky eater, tore it up)! I'm looking forward to trying out more of your recipes.
My parents are from Slovakia also (as a matter of fact, I was born there but then raised in Germany and in 2005 moved to the U.S.). Your descriptions about growing up with homemade food reminded me of my home growing up. To this day, when my Mom comes to visit (which, luckily, she does frequently), our house smells from Slovak goodness such as paprikáš,segedínsky guláš, koložvárska and so on. It brings back childhood memories, and I'm grateful my kids get to taste some of their Slovak heritage.
Čau,
Susanne (Zuzana)
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Ahoj Zuzana, so wonderful to receive your comment—what a small world we live in! I always love to meet a fellow Slovak, as it seems quite rare! 🙂
All of those amazing dishes you mentioned are some of the same ones we so often enjoyed...My mom would also often prepare the "segedinsky gulas", for instance, and that is one that I miss. My folks spend most of the time in the "old country" these days, and try to visit when possible; but it is more difficult for them to travel with some of their health issues, and we have such limited time for such a longer visit abroad.
My son also enjoyed a lot of his grandparents meals, so I, too, am so grateful he's learned about his heritage through food. (He's now second generation, and can speak fairly fluently as we spoke that most often when together as a family. Now, my hubby wants to learn Slovak as well!)
Thanks so much for sharing all of this with me, and I don't want to forget to acknowledge that I'm thrilled you enjoyed the pasta! I truly hope you do enjoy many more of our recipes. Happy cooking to you, Zuzana!
Nikole
Holy moly this is delicious! I never leave comments on recipes but this one absolutely deserves some kudos! We all loved it. Thank you!
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Nikole, I'm so honored and touched! Thank you!
Very happy to read you all enjoyed it so much, and I hope you find more recipes to whip and find some coziness in.
Christina Aylward
It's not like you really taste the wine. There are too many other wonderful flavors disguising the wine. Made it tonight and my Husband is already asking me to make it for our next company. Absolutely delicious.
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Christina! Glad you both enjoyed—it's a terrific recipe to prepare for company!
Teri
I saw this on Laura from Garden Answer's video and had to try it. I made it with fresh tomatoes and it was absolutely delicious - however I think it would be even better with either regular wide noodles or something like shells to catch the delicious sauce. I found it hard to eat with the pappardelle.
Lynda
This is delicious We absolutely love this. Thank you
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Lynda, I'm so thrilled to read that. Thanks for sharing!
Joni
I’ve made this recipe for several years now! It is a wonderful pot of fresh, spicy deliciousness that never disappoints. It’s easy to make and I never deviate from the recipe...why should I, it’s perfect just the way it is! Thank you for sharing!
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Oh, Joni, thanks so much for letting me know! I'm thrilled to read that, and am so touched you've been enjoying this recipe all this time.
May you continue to enjoy it for years to come, and perhaps even find a few other "go to" recipes here on the site that you can gain some comfort, warmth and nourishment from.
Happy cooking to you!
Joan
Outstanding. Used rotel tomatoes. All I had
A keeper. Thanks
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Glad you enjoyed, Joan!
Rebecca Fornell
Drunken Noodles was the first recipe that I made of Ingrid’s recipes. This sooooo good that I was hooked for life.
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Rebecca, that is so, so sweet—thanks so much for your comment!
So glad you've been enjoying this classic of mine. 🙂
Betty Marcus
I've been making this recipe for many years, and it is truly life-alteringly FANTASTIC!
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Thanks for sharing that, Betty! Thrilled you're such a fan of it!
Stacy
Just made this dish and my husband requested that I "should save this recipe to a card." So yummy made me think of being at my godmother's on the weekend.
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Stacy, I love that! I hope you did, indeed, "save the recipe to a card", as requested. 😉
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with me, letting me know that the recipe took you back to some fond memories.
Betsy G.
I just made this last night and it was a hit! I left out 1 bell pepper, as my kids don't love them cooked, and only had regular sausage, not spicy, and this was a hit! Even with a dash of dried parsley and dried basil at the end, it was delicious! Hubby had 3 bowls. We used Broad Egg noodles, since I wanted to use what I had on hand, and it was really great! (Messy with the short noodles, but fun slurping!).
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Hi Betsy, so glad to hear you all enjoyed! Thanks for sharing.
Sharon White
Thank you Ingrid, for this scrumptious recipe!
I love when a recipe taste like fine dining and this one
gets filed with my very favorite keeper recipes!
I cannot wait to make this again! With your perfect directions, I had fun making it too! Amazing how a recipe can be this easy to make and taste so completely awesome!
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Hi Sharon, thanks so much for such a wonderful review!
I'm truly thrilled you found such comfort and pleasure in both the preparation and the flavor of the recipe. So honored to have it be filed under your "keeper" recipes.
Happy cooking, Sharon!
Diane
This was the first recipe that I’ve made of yours. I’ve made it several times. It never disappoints and makes me look like a fabulous chef. It is right up there with the porcini mushroom pasta recipe as being my all time favorites that are my go to recipes now when friends come for dinner. Thanks for sharpening my culinary skills. Making your sautéed mushrooms recipe tonight for a side dish.
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Diane, your comment is so very touching to me. My heart is so happy that you've found a couple of my recipes to be your "go-to" options for family/friends dinners, and that they are so enjoyed. I appreciate you letting me know!
Hope you enjoy many more, happy cooking to you Diane!
Meg Orleman
Our family loves this recipe and I always have the ingredients this time of year from my garden! A keeper in my recipes!
FYI...freezes well too!
Enjoy!
Meg
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Hi Meg, thanks so much for commenting! That fact that you're using fresh ingredients from your garden just makes this all the more exquisite—I'm sure the flavors are out of this world!
And for those readers wondering about freezing the recipe, your tip is appreciated. 😉
Hope you continue to enjoy this recipe for years to come!
Heather
8 ounces of pasta is barely a serving. What am I doing wrong?
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Hi Heather, the 8 ounces of pasta is uncooked, dry pasta. 8 ounces, or 1/2 a pound, feeds four people. (Think of it this way: 8 ounces is half of a 1 pound package of pasta, which typically feeds 8 people.)
Hope that helps!
Christina Z
This was excellent! It reminded me of my chicken cacciatore recipe, but made faster. I subbed chicken stock for wine (as I had no wine on hand) and started cooking the pasta once I added the tomatoes and sausage back into the pan, just so the flavors could marry longer. Thank you for sharing!
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Christina, that's fantastic! So happy to read you enjoyed the recipe.
Barb
If you wanted to make for 8, would you double including peppers?
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Hi Barb, if making for 8, I'd say, yes, double the recipe. If you're not keen on too many peppers, you could always go a little less on those, if you wish. But for sure double up on everything else.
Hope you all enjoy!
Lisa
I love this dish. I make it often.
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Glad you enjoy Lisa!
MariA
Wow, I just found your site and this recipe today and already made it. It was soooo good!! Since you said red wine should be fine, I used a Chianti that I already had and it just was perfect. So wonderful and flavorful! Going to look through more recipes here now. Thank you so much!
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Glad you enjoyed this fun and tasty little pasta dish, Maria! I'm excited you're planning on perusing more of the recipes on the site, and I hope you find as much pleasure from those as you did with this first recipe.
Happy cooking, Maria!
Sandy
This was very tasty and I prepared everything early in the day so it was all chopped when I was ready to cook! Delicious and I will be making it for family and friends!!
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Fantastic, Sandy! So happy to read that you enjoyed! 🙂
Nancy C
Just made this tonight for dinner. I used an Italian sausage that wasn't in a casing so I didn't have to do that part. My husband and I don't like things overly spicy. It didn't say it was spicy and the butcher wasn't sure. It was just the right amount of flavor. Yum! Will definitely be making this again!
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Nancy, thank you for taking some time to share your experience with me! Sounds like you got just the right level of "kick", and I'm so happy to read that you and your husband enjoyed this tasty little pasta dish.
Glad that it will be a part of your meal rotation! 🙂