Description
Italian Drunken Noodles are a delightful twist on the classic Thai dish known as Pad Kee Mao, combining wide rice noodles with savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a flavorful experience.
Ingredients
- Wide rice noodles: 8 oz (about 225 g)
- Italian sausage: 1 lb (about 450 g), casings removed
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh basil: 1 cup, loosely packed, chopped
- Crushed red pepper: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Bell peppers: 1 cup, sliced (mix of colors: red, yellow, and green)
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- White wine: 1/4 cup (optional)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the noodles by boiling them in water until al dente, then drain and rinse.
- Cook the Italian sausage in a skillet until browned, then add garlic and bell peppers and sauté.
- Combine the cooked noodles with the sausage and vegetables in the skillet.
- Add soy sauce, white wine, crushed red pepper, and season with salt and pepper, stirring well.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Choose wide rice noodles for the best flavor absorption.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of crushed red pepper.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute Italian sausage with tofu or a meat substitute.
- Consider adding shrimp, chicken, or beef for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Drunken Noodles, Pad Kee Mao, Italian sausage, rice noodles, quick dinner