Italian Drunken Noodles Recipe
If you love Italian food and noodles, this recipe is for you. Italian drunken noodles are fun and bold. They taste like a mix of pasta and a little “party” in the sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Boil the pasta
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the onions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onions and cook until soft.
Add garlic and mushrooms
- Stir in garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms turn brown.
Add cherry tomatoes
- Add tomatoes and cook until they soften and release juice.
Pour in the wine
- Add white wine and let it simmer for two minutes.
Add marinara sauce
- Pour in marinara sauce and mix well with veggies.
Add herbs and spices
- Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
Mix pasta with sauce
- Add pasta to the skillet. Toss until noodles are fully coated.
Add Parmesan
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mix. Let it melt into the sauce.
Garnish and serve
- Top with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use leftover pasta for faster cooking.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for more protein.
- Replace wine with broth if you don’t drink.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
- Use fresh basil for stronger flavor.
- Add olives for a tangy twist.