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Italian-Style Drunken Noodles

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A fast and flavorful Italian take on the classic Thai drunken noodles with a medley of vegetables and aromatic sauces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Cooking Oil
  • 8 oz wide rice noodles Fresh wide rice noodles work best; dry ones are fine — cook per package.
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil Or other neutral oil.
Vegetables
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced Yellow or sweet.
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced Any color.
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot, sliced thin
Sauces and Seasonings
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce Substitute hoisin for a sweeter twist.
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce Adds depth — skip only if allergic or vegan.
  • 2 tbsp chili paste Adjust for heat; sambal oelek or gochujang blend works.
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Thai or sweet basil — Thai basil gives a sharper anise note.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
Optional Protein
  • Protein of choice: tofu, chicken, or shrimp Cook protein first and add back in when you add the noodles.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  3. Add minced garlic and sliced onion. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
Cooking
  1. Add the sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and sliced carrot. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and chili paste. Taste and adjust heat or salt.
  3. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss to combine and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately. If using protein, ensure it’s cooked beforehand and added when combining noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

For vegetarian version, replace oyster and fish sauce with mushroom-based stir-fry sauce or hoisin. For gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Not ideal for freezing.
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