Italian Drunken Noodles is not a traditional Italian dish; instead, it’s a creative fusion dish that combines Italian and Thai flavors. This dish typically features Italian ingredients like pasta with Thai-inspired flavors, including basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Here’s a simple recipe for Italian Drunken Noodles:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of wide rice noodles or any other pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Cook the rice noodles or pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated with the sauce.
- Stir in torn basil leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the basil is wilted.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Italian Drunken Noodles hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite proteins such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu. The combination of Italian and Thai flavors in this dish creates a unique and delicious meal.
