# Easy Italian Drunken Noodles (Without Wine)

These easy Italian drunken noodles are one of those hearty, flavor-packed meals my family loves.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 oz wide egg noodles (or any pasta)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 –4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- red pepper flakes
- fresh basil
- Parmesan

## Instructions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into pieces. Drain if needed.
3. Add olive oil, onion, and bell peppers. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
5. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar if using.
7. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook 5–7 minutes to deepen the flavor.
8. Add cooked noodles and toss to coat in the savory tomato broth.
9. Let everything warm together for 1–2 minutes.
10. Garnish with basil, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes.

## Equipment

- large skillet

## Tips

- Chicken broth replaces wine for depth of flavor.
- Balsamic vinegar is optional but adds richness like wine.
- Garnish with basil, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes.

## Source

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- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b02e7a39-43e2-4626-9ef5-9596e8cdb934
- Extracted: 2026-03-02

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