Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage (Print)

Golden roasted gnocchi with Italian sausage and sweet peppers, ready in 30 minutes for an easy hearty weeknight meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Gnocchi & Sausage

01 - 18 ounces potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
02 - 10 ounces Italian sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (mild or spicy)

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), seeded and sliced
04 - 1 medium red onion, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend (oregano, basil, thyme)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Finish

11 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the gnocchi, sliced sausage, sliced peppers, red onion and minced garlic. Pour in the olive oil and sprinkle the Italian herb blend, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, making sure pieces are not crowded so they can brown.
04 - Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once about halfway through, until the gnocchi are golden and crisp and the vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the hot gnocchi and vegetables, and gently toss to combine so the cheese melts slightly.
06 - Scatter fresh basil leaves over the finished dish and serve immediately while hot.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Roasting the gnocchi right on the pan makes them crisp and pillowy—no boiling needed, just toss and go.
  • This whole dinner comes together without dirtying multiple pots, and you can swap veggies or sausages to suit your mood.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan or skip tossing things halfway, you’ll end up steaming rather than crisping, and the gnocchi can get gummy.
  • I once used a cheap tray and the sausage stuck badly—parchment paper or a quality nonstick sheet pan makes life easier.
03 -
  • Warm your sheet pan in the oven as it preheats so everything sizzles the moment it hits the metal.
  • Slice sausage and veggies in advance—stuffed into a zip bag, it’s ready for a truly hands-off dinner after work.
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