Best 10 Drunken Tuscan Pasta Recipes

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**Drunken Tuscan Pasta: A Culinary Journey to Italy's Heart**

Indulge in the rustic charm and bold flavors of Tuscany with our delectable Drunken Tuscan Pasta recipe. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary traditions of Italy as you craft this tantalizing dish. Our step-by-step guide ensures a delightful culinary experience, transforming simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors. Allow the intoxicating aromas of red wine, garlic, and herbs to fill your kitchen as you create this classic Italian masterpiece. Discover the secrets to cooking authentic Tuscan pasta, and impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering dish.

**Additional Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings:**

1. **Tuscan Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Tuscany with this refreshing and nutritious salad. Roasted butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness to the peppery kale, while a tangy dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar ties it all together.

2. **Tuscan Sausage and Spinach Soup:** Warm your soul with this hearty and comforting soup. Tender Tuscan sausage, fresh spinach, and cannellini beans simmer in a rich tomato broth, creating a rustic and flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings.

3. **Tuscan Roasted Chicken with Vegetables:** Elevate your dinner routine with this succulent roasted chicken. Marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs, garlic, and olive oil, the chicken roasts to perfection, accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables.

4. **Tuscan White Bean and Artichoke Dip:** Delight your taste buds with this creamy and savory dip. White beans, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese are blended together to create a smooth and flavorful spread, perfect for dipping bread, crackers, or vegetables.

5. **Tuscan Panettone Bread Pudding:** End your Italian feast on a sweet note with this indulgent dessert. Panettone, a traditional Italian sweet bread, is transformed into a decadent bread pudding with the addition of custard, raisins, and pine nuts.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

DRUNKEN PENNE PASTA



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon grape seed oil
1/4 cup julienned red onions
1/4 cup thin cut prosciutto, flash fried in 2 portions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup vodka
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 pound penne pasta, cooked
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil to the pan and heat until the verge of smoking. Then add the onions and reduce the heat to medium, cooking until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Once the onions are cooked, add half the prosciutto and garlic, stirring into the onions. Then add the vodka to delgaze the pan and allow the alcohol to cook off.
  • Next, add the tomato sauce, cream and chicken stock, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes to reduce the liquid by half to yield 1 cup. Next, add the pasta, stirring into the cream sauce and warming the pasta. Finish with the butter, stirring again, and then remove from the heat and portion into bowls. Finish with the cheese, parsley and remaining prosciutto.

DRUNKEN TUSCAN PASTA



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Make and share this Drunken Tuscan Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (750 ml) bottle tuscan red table wine (Rosso di Montalcino or Chianti)
coarse salt
1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb perciatelli
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb deli-sliced pancetta
3 portabella mushroom caps, thinly sliced
2 -3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
red pepper flakes (a couple of pinches)
4 -5 cups spinach or 4 -5 cups kale
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Pour the entire bottle of wine into a large pan; add water and fill the pot up as you would to cook pasta.
  • Bring the wine and water to a boil over high heat.
  • When the liquids boil, add salt and the pasta; cook to al dente. (you will use some of the cooking liquid later).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 2 tablespoons of olive oil; then chop and add the pancetta.
  • Brown the pieces until they are golden at the edges and transfer them to a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Add the mushrooms to the olive oil in the same skillet; season with rosemary; cook 6-8 minutes until deeply golden.
  • Push the mushrooms to the sides of the skillet; add in the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for a minute or so, then toss the mushrooms together with the garlic.
  • Add the greens to the pan; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • When the greens have wilted down, add a couple ladles of the starchy pasta cooking liquid to the pan; cook for a minute to reduce it a little.
  • Drain pasta well and add it to the skillet.
  • Add in the pancetta and a handful of cheese to the pan; toss the pasta for a minute or so to allow it to absorb the remaining liquid.
  • Adjust the seasonings and serve; pass the extra cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 94.3, Carbohydrate 95.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 17.4

DRUNKEN TUSCAN PASTA



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Categories     Sauce     Pasta     Side     Boil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bottle Tuscan red table wine such as Rosso di Montalcino or Chianti
Coarse salt
1 pound perciatelli, bucatini, or spaghetti (dried long-cut pasta)
3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1/4 pound deli-sliced pancetta (see Note)
3 portobello mushroom caps, thinly sliced
2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
A couple pinches of red pepper flakes
4 to 5 cups chopped dark greens, your choice of chard, escarole, spinach, or kale
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, a handful plus some to pass at the table

Steps:

  • Pour the entire bottle of wine into a large pot. Add water and fill the pot up as you would to cook pasta. Bring the wine and water to a boil over high heat. When the liquids boil, add salt and the pasta and cook to al dente. Heads up: you will ladle out some cooking liquid for the pasta sauce before draining the pasta.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the EVOO, twice around the pan, then chop and add the pancetta. Brown the pieces until they are golden at the edges and transfer them to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the mushrooms to the EVOO in the same skillet, season them with the chopped rosemary, and cook until they are deeply golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Push the mushrooms to the sides of the pan and add the remaining tablespoon of EVOO to the center of the skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the EVOO and cook them for a minute or so, then toss the mushrooms together with the garlic. Add the greens to the pan and season them with salt, pepper, and the nutmeg. When the greens have wilted down, add a couple of ladles of the starchy pasta cooking liquid to the pan and cook for a minute to reduce it a little.
  • Drain the pasta well and add it to the skillet. Add the pancetta and a handful of cheese to the pan. Toss the pasta for a minute or so to allow it to absorb the remaining liquid. Adjust the seasonings and serve. Pass the extra cheese at the table.

DRUNKEN RED WINE PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bottle red wine, such as Chianti
1 pound orecchiette pasta
3 ounces pancetta, diced
1/4 cup chopped shallots (about 2 shallots)
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Bring the wine and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pasta pot. Add the orecchiette and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid.
  • As the pasta cooks, heat a large saute pan over medium heat and brown the pancetta. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat behind. Add the shallots and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pancetta back to the pan as well as the mascarpone and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking liquid (water/wine mixture). Stir to combine into a sauce, then mix in the cooked orecchiette; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the thyme leaves if using.

DRUNKEN SPAGHETTI WITH BLACK KALE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bottle dry Italian red wine
Salt
1 pound spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta, smoked pancetta, or speck, chopped into fine dice
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 bundles black, Tuscan, or Dinosaur kale, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus a chunk to shave at table

Steps:

  • Pour the whole bottle of wine into a pasta pot and add about the same amount of water. Salt the liquid and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta and cook until just shy of al dente. Heads up: Remove and reserve 1 cup of cooking water just before draining.
  • Meanwhile, heat a deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat with the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and swirl it around for 2 minutes more. Add the kale, let it wilt and then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste. Add the reserved cooking liquid, drained pasta and the grated cheese. Toss vigorously for at least a full minute, then serve in shallow bowls. Pass the Pecorino to shave over the pasta at the table.

DRUNKEN SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
One 750-milliliter bottle red wine, such as Chianti
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Turn the heat off. Add the red wine, turn on the heat and bring it to a boil. Season with a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the water, and add the pasta to the skillet with the simmering wine. Stir everything together with tongs and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan. Add the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and fry until cooked on both sides. Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and toss.
  • Add the final tablespoon of butter to the pasta and stir through. You can add some of the reserved pasta water if you need loosen the sauce. Add the sauteed mushrooms and stir through. Garnish with the grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves.

ITALIAN "DRUNKEN" NOODLES WITH SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Italian "Drunken" Noodles With Spicy Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by eleno5485

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

olive oil
1 lb Italian chicken sausage
1 large onion, quartered and sliced thinly
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
1/2 cup white wine (I used Chardonnay)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, julienned, divided use
1/2 lb pappardelle pasta

Steps:

  • -Place a large, heavy-bottom pan or braising pot over medium-high heat; add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and once the oil is hot, crumble the spicy Italian sausage into the pan in small chunks (you want to keep the sausage fairly chunky), allowing it to brown in the oil for a few moments on each side; 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; next, add the sliced onion into the pan with the sausage drippings, and allow it to caramelize and become golden for roughly 5 minutes or so, stirring to keep it from burning (add a touch more olive oil, if necessary); once the onion starts to become golden, add the salt, Italian seasoning and cracked black pepper, and stir to combine, then add in the sliced bell peppers, and allow those to saute with the onion for about 2 minutes until slightly tender and golden; next, add in the garlic, and once it becomes aromatic, add in the white wine and allow it to reduce for a few moments, until almost completely reduced; next, add in the diced tomatoes with their juice, and 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; to finish the sauce, drizzle in about 2-3 good tablespoons of the olive oil to create a silky, rich flavor, and add in the chopped parsley and about half of the julienned basil; stir, and keep warm while you prepare the noodles.
  • -Prepare the pappardelle noodles according to instructions on package; then, drain the noodles very well, and add them directly into the sauce, using tongs to gently toss and combine the pappardelle 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.

RED WINE SPAGHETTI WITH PANCETTA



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An easy pasta, and a good one for every cook's repertoire, this dish - known as "drunken" pasta, spaghetti ubriachi (or all'ubriaco) or pasta alla chiantigiana - requires few ingredients: red wine, onions, olive oil and grated pecorino. It can be made without meat, but usually it contains a small amount of pancetta, guanciale or Italian sausage. Well-seasoned and hearty, red wine spaghetti makes a fine impromptu meal.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salt and pepper
1 (750-milliliter) bottle medium-bodied, dry red wine, such as merlot, pinot noir or Chianti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 ounces pancetta or bacon, thickly sliced and cut into 1/4-inch lardons, blanched for 1 minute in boiling water and drained
1 red onion, cut into 1/8-inch-thick half-moons
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces finely grated pecorino or Parmesan
Basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of well-salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup wine and turn heat to low.
  • Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium. Add pancetta to pan and let sizzle for 2 or 3 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Raise heat slightly and add onion. Season with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, red-pepper flakes and tomato paste, and stir to distribute. Add bay leaf and all the remaining red wine and turn flame to high. Let wine reduce rapidly by half, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Bring pasta water back to a boil, add pasta and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes less than the package directions advise - that is, keep the pasta quite firm and underdone. It will finish cooking in the sauce.
  • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta. Add pasta to the red wine mixture in the skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Let pasta wilt into the sauce and continue cooking, stirring, as pasta absorbs the sauce. The spaghetti should be correctly al dente within a few minutes and the sauce should coat the pasta. Add a little pasta cooking water if sauce gets too thick.
  • Stir in the reserved pancetta, the butter and half the grated cheese and toss well. Taste a noodle, and add a sprinkling of salt to the pan if necessary. Toss once more and transfer to a warm serving dish. Garnish with basil leaves and pass remaining cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 666, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 655 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DRUNKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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We're drunk in love with this quick and easy dish! Buttery, wine-soaked pasta topped with crunchy garlic breadcrumbs is the pasta party dreams are made of.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, grated
½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ lemon zest
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch kosher salt, plus more for cooking pasta
½ lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 ¼ cups red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
  • Make the bread crumb gremolata: Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the bread crumbs are golden brown, 2-4 minutes. Transfer the bread crumbs to a heatproof bowl.
  • Add the parsley, lemon zest, and salt and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Make the drunken bucatini: Once the water is boiling, add the bucatini and cook until just shy of al dente, 6-7 minutes. Reserve ½ cup (240 ml) pasta cooking water, then drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan and continue to stir for about 1 minute more, until the garlic starts to brown.
  • Add the red wine to the pan and cook until reduced by about 25%, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the drained bucatini to the pan and toss gently with tongs. The wine will reduce more as the noodles cook through and soak up the wine, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, the salt, and pepper. Toss until the butter is melted and the pasta is silky, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide the pasta between 2 bowls and top with the bread crumb gremolata. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1085 calories, Carbohydrate 119 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 5 grams

ITALIAN DRUNKEN NOODLES



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There are so many things to love about this easy pasta dinner. It's simple, made with inexpensive ingredients, beautiful, and tastes amazing. The Italian sausage gives this unmistakenly Italian flavor. Colorful bell peppers add a mild flavor and combine with the tomatoes nicely. Pasta isn't the star of this recipe so the mild egg...

Provided by Lisa Swarm

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb Italian sausage
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 orange pepper, diced
4 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c white wine (like chardonnay)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes with juice (28 ounce)
2 Tbsp parsley
1/4 c basil, fresh
12 oz egg noodles
Fresh Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Next, add in the garlic.
  • 5. Once it becomes aromatic, add in the white wine and allow it to reduce for a few moments, until almost completely reduced.
  • 6. Add in the diced tomatoes with their juice.
  • 7. 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.
  • 8. 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.
  • 9. Prepare the egg noodles according to instructions on package.
  • 10. Then, drain the noodles very well.
  • 11. 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.
  • 12. 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.

Tips:

  • Using high-quality ingredients like fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and flavorful cheese makes a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the pasta. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Save some of the pasta cooking water to add to the sauce. This will help to create a silky, creamy texture.
  • Add the cheese gradually and stir until it is melted and combined with the sauce.
  • Garnish the pasta with fresh basil or parsley before serving for an extra pop of flavor.

Conclusion:

Drunken Tuscan Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. With its combination of fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and flavorful cheese, this pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Drunken Tuscan Pasta is sure to be a hit.

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