Ingredients:
- 8 oz wide rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions:
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
- Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Enjoy your IDrunken Noodles with Sausage – a flavorful twist on a classic dish!