Description
Sheet Pan Crispy Gnocchi With Sausage delivers a satisfying weeknight meal. You roast shelf-stable gnocchi until golden and crisp alongside sausage, fresh vegetables, and simple seasonings. It is a fast, minimal-cleanup dinner perfect for new cooks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shelf-stable potato gnocchi (uncooked)
- 12 oz Italian sausage links or bulk sausage, casing removed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets or broccolini pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 lemon, for finishing
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Use a large rimmed sheet pan. Do not line with parchment for maximum crisping; use foil for easier cleanup.
- On the pan, combine gnocchi, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and broccoli.
- Drizzle olive oil; add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat everything. Spread ingredients in an even layer.
- Tear or crumble sausage into marble-sized pieces and scatter them over the pan, spacing evenly.
- Roast 20–25 minutes. Toss the contents once at the 12-minute mark. Continue roasting until gnocchi edges are golden-crisp, tomatoes blister, and sausage cooks completely.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the finished dish. Sprinkle with parmesan, toss gently, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispy gnocchi, avoid crowding the pan; use two pans if necessary to maintain a single layer.
- You can swap vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or green beans; they roast well in the same time frame.
- For a saucier result, add 2–3 tablespoons of chicken broth during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Use chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version of this meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American