Here’s a tasty recipe for Italian Drunken Noodles, a fun fusion of Thai-style stir-fried noodles with Italian flavors like garlic, tomatoes, and Parmesan. 🍝🔥
🇮🇹 Italian Drunken Noodles
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 200 g wide rice noodles (or fettuccine as a substitute)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 200 g chicken, shrimp, or tofu, optional
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp white wine (optional – “drunken” flavor)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook noodles
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare protein (if using)
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan, cook chicken/shrimp/tofu until done. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add garlic and onions, sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
4️⃣ Combine noodles and sauce
- Return protein to the pan.
- Add noodles, soy sauce, white wine, chili flakes, and black pepper. Toss to combine and heat through.
5️⃣ Finish with basil & Parmesan
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
- Serve hot with a wedge of lemon or extra Parmesan.
- Pair with a light salad or garlic bread for a full Italian-style meal.
✅ Tips:
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili and wine to taste—make it mild or spicy.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the protein and add extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍝 30-minute weeknight Italian Drunken Noodles
- 🔥 Spicy Italian Drunken Noodles with sausage
- 🌱 Vegetarian version with creamy Parmesan sauce.
Do you want me to make the spicy sausage version next?
