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Italian Sausage & Pepper Egg Noodle Skillet

When you need a comforting dinner that feels homemade without requiring hours in the kitchen, this Italian Sausage & Pepper Egg Noodle Skillet is exactly the kind of recipe to keep in your rotation. It combines savory Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, onions, tender egg noodles, and a creamy, flavorful sauce in one hearty skillet.

The sausage brings plenty of seasoning and richness, while the peppers and onions add sweetness and a little freshness. Egg noodles soak up the sauce beautifully, turning every bite into a satisfying combination of pasta, vegetables, and sausage.

Best of all, everything comes together in one skillet, making this a practical choice for a busy weeknight and leaving you with fewer dishes to wash afterward.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

One-skillet convenience: The sausage, vegetables, sauce, and noodles come together in the same pan.
Big Italian-inspired flavor: Italian sausage, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan create a deeply savory base.
Comforting and filling: Tender egg noodles make the dish hearty enough to serve as a complete dinner.
Easy to customize: You can adjust the vegetables, sausage, cheese, or spice level to suit your taste.
Great for leftovers: The flavors become even more developed after sitting overnight.

Ingredients

For the Skillet

1 pound Italian sausage, mild or hot
12 ounces wide egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make Italian Sausage & Pepper Egg Noodle Skillet

Step 1: Cook the Egg Noodles

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until they are just tender.

Try not to overcook them because they will continue cooking when they are added to the skillet.

Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the noodles and set them aside.

Step 2: Brown the Italian Sausage

Place a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, removing it from its casing first if necessary.

Break the sausage into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Cook for approximately 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and cooked through.

If there is a large amount of excess grease, carefully drain some of it while leaving enough in the pan to flavor the vegetables.

Step 3: Sauté the Peppers and Onion

Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet with the sausage.

Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. The vegetables should begin to soften while still maintaining a little texture.

Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.

Stir everything together and cook for another 30–60 seconds, just until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Step 4: Build the Creamy Sauce

Reduce the heat to medium.

Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Those browned bits left behind by the sausage contain a lot of flavor and will become part of the sauce.

Add the heavy cream and stir well.

Allow the mixture to simmer gently for approximately 3–4 minutes, giving the sauce time to begin thickening.