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Looking for a perfect, easy dinner to spice up your meal plan? This sheet pan gnocchi and sausage recipe is it! This crispy sheet pan gnocchi with sausage is an easy weeknight meal packed with flavor. Store-bought gnocchi is tossed with olive oil, lots of herbs, sausage, and your favorite veggies for a simple and super delicious dinner. This entire meal comes together in under 30 minutes, for an easy main dish with comforting flavors that your whole family will love. The best part is that it all cooks together on one sheet pan, for easy cleanup!
Make this easy sheet pan roasted gnocchi and sausage recipe for an under-30-minute meal loaded with Italian flavors.
Are you on the hunt for other gnocchi recipes? I get it! Try this creamy Tuscan gnocchi, French onion gnocchi, or these gnocchi foil packets.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy, low-fuss: This easy sheet-pan oven baked gnocchi with sausage dinner requires only two dishes – a mixing bowl and a baking sheet. It’s perfect for quick cleanup!
Speedy mid-week meal: This is a super fast meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Including all prep and cooking time, this easy gnocchi recipe can be on the dinner table in 25 to 30 minutes.
Nourishing: Full of veggies and lean protein, this healthy meal can be customized to your family’s taste.
Ingredients for Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Potato gnocchi: For consistent results, use a store-bought package of shelf-stable gnocchi. Homemade or frozen fresh gnocchi may become mushy when baked.
Cherry tomatoes: Great because they burst open, creating a flavorful sauce during cooking.
Broccolini: This is a super sweet and tender veggie that compliments the other ingredients in your Italian sheet pan gnocchi. I adore the little broccoli florets for added texture.
Fully-cooked chicken sausage: Ensure it’s fully cooked (not raw) sausage; look for indications on the packaging. Brands like Aidells Italian chicken sausage with mozzarella cheese work well in a sheet-pan meal.
Italian seasoning: A convenient blend of dried herbs, providing yummy flavor to your sheet pan gnocchi recipe.
Freshly grated parmesan cheese: This easy-going cheese seasons the recipe beautifully.
Fresh herbs: Add freshness with herbs like thyme, fresh basil, fresh parsley, or rosemary for garnish. This is totally optional.
How to Make Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare ingredients: Cut broccolini into bite-sized florets. Slice chicken sausage into thin slices (about ½-inch thick). Combine gnocchi, tomatoes, sausage, and broccolini in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, kosher salt, and Italian seasoning.
Bake the dish: Spread the gnocchi mixture evenly on a large-rimmed baking sheet. Ensure ingredients are in a single layer without overlapping. Use two baking sheets if needed. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove when the cooked gnocchi is soft, the sausage is lightly golden, and the tomatoes have burst.
Garnish and serve: To taste, garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, fresh thyme, and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Substitutions and Variations
Sausage swap: Substitute the sausage for some more veggies for a great simple side dish for any type of meat with Italian flavors. Try a sweet Italian sausage for a slightly different taste.
Other veggies: Substitute with quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, asparagus, or green beans.
More Mediterranean flavors: Use Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese. Garnish with fresh oregano and lemon zest.
Spicy sausage gnocchi: Use spicy Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix. Incorporate roasted red peppers and spinach.
Vegetarian gnocchi: Leave out the sausage and add extra vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion – season with Italian herbs and garlic. You can also use a cauliflower gnocchi for added veggies.
Fall harvest version: Use butternut squash gnocchi, diced apples, and caramelized onions. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg; it’s so cozy!
Serving Suggestions
Appetizer: What could be a better start than an antipasto board or these cute burrata-stuffed tomatoes?
Main: Serve this baked gnocchi with a lemon parmesan salad and some focaccia.
Dessert: A plate of bomboloni is the perfect way to end an Italian–style meal. Other delicious Italian recipes include limoncello bundt cake and this lemon mascarpone cake.
How to Store Baked Gnocchi and Sausage
Store: This gnocchi recipe is best served fresh from the pan. If you have extra, store leftover gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Freezer: This is not a freezer-friendly recipe.
Reheat: To reheat leftovers, sprinkle the gnocchi with a tablespoon or two of water to prevent them from drying. Reheat on 50% power in the microwave until warmed through and soft. I usually reheat in 30 to 45-second bursts so I don’t accidentally dry out the gnocchi.
Top Tips
Use shelf-stable gnocchi: Choose store-bought shelf-stable gnocchi for the best texture when baked. Homemade or frozen fresh gnocchi may not hold up as well and could become mushy.
Choose fully-cooked sausage: Ensure the sausage you use is fully cooked, not raw. This prevents any undercooking issues and ensures it complements the dish perfectly.
Spread ingredients evenly: When spreading out the gnocchi mixture on the baking sheet, make sure it’s in a single layer without overlapping. This allows everything to cook evenly and develop those delicious roasted flavors.
Stir halfway through: To ensure even cooking, stir the ingredients halfway through the baking time. This helps to promote even browning and ensures everything cooks uniformly.
End with a drizzle: Add a splash of extra virgin olive oil to your sausage sheet pan gnocchi at the end for added Mediterranean taste.
Roasted Gnocchi and Sausage FAQ
Use fully-cooked chicken sausage for this recipe. Look for varieties like Italian chicken sausage with mozzarella cheese. Ensure the sausage is sliced thin (about ½-inch thick) for even cooking.
It’s best to use shelf-stable, store-bought gnocchi for this recipe. Frozen gnocchi tends to have a different texture and may not cook evenly or hold up well during baking.
Make sure to spread the gnocchi and other ingredients in a single layer on the baking sheet. You can also lightly grease the baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray before adding the ingredients to prevent sticking.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage Recipe
Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 Pound gnocchi, shelf-stable
- 1 Pint cherry tomatoes
- 12 Ounces Italian sausage, I used chicken sausage, fully-cooked
- 2 Bunches broccolini, cut into florets, about 3 cups florets
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Teaspoons Italian seasoning
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 Bunch fresh thyme, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Prepare the ingredients. Cut the broccolini into bite-sized florets. Slice the chicken sausage into thin slices, about ½-inch thick.
- Add the gnocchi, tomatoes, sausage and broccolini to a large bowl. Toss the ingredients together with the olive oil, kosher salt and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the gnocchi mixture in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Space the ingredients out so that they are in a single layer, not overlapping. You can use two baking sheets if necessary.
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Remove from the oven when the gnocchi is soft, the sausage is lightly golden brown, and the tomatoes have burst.
- Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, fresh thyme and parmesan cheese, to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose fully-cooked sausage: Ensure the sausage you use is fully cooked, not raw. This prevents any undercooking issues and ensures it complements the dish perfectly.
Spread ingredients evenly: When spreading out the gnocchi mixture on the baking sheet, make sure it’s in a single layer without overlapping. This allows everything to cook evenly and develop those delicious roasted flavors.
Stir halfway through: To ensure even cooking, stir the ingredients halfway through the baking time. This helps to promote even browning and ensures everything cooks uniformly.
End with a drizzle: Add a splash of extra virgin olive oil to your sausage sheet pan gnocchi at the end for added Mediterranean taste.
Nutrition
Try this easy sheet pan roasted gnocchi and sausage recipe! It’s perfect for busy weeknights and bursting with flavor. Simply toss store-bought gnocchi with olive oil, herbs, Italian sausage, and your favorite veggies. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and healthy meal that your whole family will enjoy. Plus, it all cooks on one pan, making cleanup a breeze!
Other Sheet Pan Recipes To Try
- Make sheet pan crab legs for those days when you want a shareable, fun seafood recipe!
- Here’s an easy roasted carrot recipe – easy, tasty, and loaded with goodness.
- For a quick and tasty breakfast in a single sheet – try these sheet pan eggs for the perfect low-mess start to the day.
- You will love sheet pan tilapia nachos as a healthy, bright dish.
- Budget-friendly, quick, and tasty, these sheet pan drumsticks are juicy and delicious.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
The sheet pan gnocchi and sausage was so easy and flavorful! Loved the crispy edges!
I love how easy it is to make on a sheet pan. I make this when I am crunched for time and want something good.
I’m loving this recipe! It is a new family favorite, for sure.
This was a flavor explosion. Absolutely amazing!