How to Make the Perfect Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage
Italian-American · Easy · 40 min · 4 servings
Crispy baked gnocchi roasted alongside savory Italian sausage and colorful vegetables on a single pan. This effortless weeknight dinner delivers bold flavors with minimal cleanup.
Why this recipe works
This Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 40 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 520 calories with 22g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 10 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 16 oz shelf-stable potato gnocchi
- 12 oz Italian sausage links sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Add the gnocchi, sliced sausage, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell pepper to the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 3: Spread and Roast
Spread the mixture into a single even layer across the sheet pan, making sure the gnocchi are not overlapping. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Flip and Continue Roasting
Remove the pan from the oven and use a spatula to toss and flip everything. Return to the oven and roast for another 12 to 15 minutes until the gnocchi are golden and crispy and the sausage is cooked through.
Step 5: Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or grated Parmesan if desired and serve directly from the pan.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- Italian sausage → chicken sausage or plant-based sausage
- zucchini → yellow squash or asparagus
- shelf-stable gnocchi → refrigerated fresh gnocchi
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overcrowding the pan which causes the gnocchi to steam instead of crisp
- Skipping the flip halfway through which results in uneven browning
- Using fresh gnocchi without patting it dry which leads to soggy results
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 520 calories, 22g protein, 58g carbs, 24g fat, 4g fiber.
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