Description
Italian Drunken Noodles combine tender rice noodles with vibrant vegetables and a rich, aromatic sauce featuring white wine, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce. This versatile dish is bursting with bold, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz wide rice noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced onion; sauté 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; cook 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender and tomatoes release juices.
- Stir in dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using); cook 1 minute to release aromas.
- Add chicken broth, white wine, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce; stir and simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly reduces.
- Add cooked rice noodles to skillet; toss to coat noodles evenly with sauce and vegetables. Cook 2-3 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust balsamic vinegar or soy sauce if desired.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Use your favorite vegetables or proteins to customize this dish. Avoid overcooking noodles to maintain texture. Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make it vegetarian. Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg