FRESH EGG NOODLES RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 6 ounces egg noodles, stir once to make sure no noodles are sticking to each other, and cook according to the package directions until al dente texture, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, finely grate 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 packed cup), if using.
• Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles well. Return the noodles to the saucepan and set it over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons of the cooking water, and stir and toss until the butter melts and coats the noodles, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add more cooking water if the noodles looks dry.
• Divide the noodles between 2 bowls and top with the Parmesan. Garnish with 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley, if using.

Steps:

• Place a large, heavy-bottom pan or braising pot over medium-high heat; add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, crumble the spicy Italian sausage in the pan to small chunks allowing it to brown in the oil for a few moments.
• Once the crumbled sausage is browned, remove it from the pan/pot with a slotted spoon and place into a small bowl to hold for a moment.
• Place in the pan the diced bell peppers, salt, Italian seasoning, and cracked black pepper. Stir to combine. Allow those to saute for about 2 minutes until slightly tender.
• Next, add in the garlic.
• Once it becomes aromatic, add in the white wine and allow it to reduce for a few moments, until almost completely reduced.
• Add in the diced tomatoes with their juice.
• To finish the sauce, drizzle in about 2-3 good tablespoons of the olive oil to create a silky, rich flavor. Add in the chopped parsley and about half of the julienned basil.
• Return the browned spicy Italian sausage back into the pan and gently fold the mixture to combine. Allow it to gently simmer for about 3-4 minutes to blend the flavors. Then turn the heat off. Stir and keep warm while you prepare the noodles.
• Prepare the egg noodles according to instructions on package.
• Then, drain the noodles very well.
• Add them directly into the sauce, using tongs to gently toss and combine the egg noodles with the sauce and all of the ingredients in it. Check the seasoning to see if you need to add any additional salt or pepper.
• To serve, add equal portions of the “Drunken” noodles to bowls, and garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining julienned basil; you can even top with shaved Parmesan, if desired, and an extra drizzle of olive oil.