Description
This One-Pot Italian Drunken Noodles recipe is a flavorful, satisfying twist on the classic Thai dish—done the Italian way. Loaded with ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and herbs, it’s a quick and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back pasta nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz wide egg noodles (or pappardelle)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- ¼ cup beef broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian Drunken Noodles, One-Pot Pasta, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe