This Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner is perfect for a quick and cozy meal. Best of all, it comes together in minutes, so you can kick back and enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal with almost no cleanup. Perfect for those nights when you need something delicious, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Gnocchis are a family favorite, if you want more, try my skillet gnocchi recipes and my gnocchi with alfredo sauce.
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Why this One-Pan Italian Sausage with Gnocchi Recipe is a Keeper
I love this easy recipe because it’s super quick and incredibly delicious. It’s a great recipe to add to a one-pan meal stash.
- Simplicity and Ease: It’s a true one-pan meal, minimizing cleanup and maximizing convenience. The hands-on time is minimal. Most of the cooking is done by the oven, allowing you to relax or attend to other tasks.
- Versatility and Customization: This adaptability also helps in utilizing whatever vegetables or ingredients are currently in season, or need to be used up.
- Flavorful and Satisfying: The combination of savory Italian sausage, tender gnocchi, and roasted vegetables creates a well-balanced and satisfying meal. The roasting process enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables, and adds a nice caramelized flavor.
- Family-Friendly: This sausage gnocchi sheet pan is a crowd-pleaser that appeals to both adults and children. The gnocchi itself is often a hit with children.
Do I Need to Boil the Gnocchi Before Baking this Easy Gnocchi Recipe?
We are using ready-made gnocchi, which means there’s no need to cook the gnocchi first before using.
Pro Tip for Italian Sausage Gnocchi
Even Cooking: Cut vegetables and sausage into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
Ingredient Notes and Variation Suggestions for Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
To make this sheet pan gnocchi with sausage recipe, there are just a few easy ingredients that are needed. They can all be found in the kitchen, at the store or can be substituted.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Use Italian Sausage: Make the meal with crumbled Italian sausage of your liking.
- Gnocchi: I use a packaged ready made gnocchi for a fast and easy dinner.
Variations and Substitutions to Love this Recipe
- Type of Sausage: Swap out the flavorful Italian sausage with a spicy sausage, chicken sausage, kielbasa or even a plant based sausage.
- Gnocchi: Use a cheese gnocchi, sweet potato gnocchi, cauliflower gnocchi or make your own homemade gnocchi.
- Vegetables: Mushrooms, red peppers,broccoli for this busy weeknight meal.
Alternate Cooking Methods to Make this Recipe
You can make this easy recipe with spicy Italian sausage, mild Italian sausage or even Hot Italian sausage. It is the perfect comfort food.
- Stovetop Skillet:Sauté the sausage in a pan until browned, then add gnocchi and cook with a bit of broth or sauce until tender. This method creates a rich, flavorful dish with a slightly caramelized finish.
- Slow Cooker: Combine sausage, gnocchi, and your favorite sauce in a slow cooker and let it simmer on low for 4-6 hours. This method is great for a hands-off approach and results in a tender, infused dish.
- Air Fry: Place all the ingredients in the air fry for about 12 minutes for a crispy finish.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover One-Pan Italian Sausage Gnocchi
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- Storing: Store any leftovers from this recipe in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Reheating: You can reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes, but for best results reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or on the stovetop in a skillet on medium heat. Add a little chicken broth to keep it moist.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy this Italian sausage gnocchi recipe with a creamy tomato sauce, like Hearty Marinara Sauce, or a cream sauce made with heavy cream to thicken.
Common Questions About This Sausage Pasta Recipe
The best way to cook gnocchi without it sticking is to prep the pan. Use either nonstick spray or line the pan with parchment paper.
Yes, you can overcook gnocchi. Gnocchi is cooked when it becomes golden brown. Overcooking will lead to potentially dry gnocchi instead of resulting in fluffy gnocchi.
Expert Tips for Making Gnocchi with Sausage Recipe
Here are some more tips to make this one pan meal even better.
- Spread Evenly: Spread the one-pan Italian sausage gnocchi ingredients in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Sausage Juices: Poking a few holes in the sausage before baking helps release the juices, which will add flavor to the other ingredients in this rich and creamy spicy sausage meal.
- Adding Greens: Add delicate greens like fresh spinach, kale or arugula towards the end of cooking, as greens like spinach has wilted quickly.
- Crispy Gnocchi: For crispier gnocchi, you can broil the dish for a few minutes at the end of cooking.
- Seasonings: Feel free to season with salt and pepper, Italian Seasoning or any other blend of spices you like.
- Sheet Pan Size: Using a large rimmed sheet pan is important. This will allow the ingredients to roast and not steam.
- Serve With: Serve with Air Fryer Garlic Bread, a super simple parmesan arugula salad or Sausage Tortellini Soup.
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Italian Sausage with Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner
Equipment
- Non-Stick Spray or Parchment Paper
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 12 ounces Ready-made gnocchi
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, 1 pint
- 2 cups Broccoli florets, fresh
- 1 Red pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 Yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 medium Red onion, cut into eighths
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
Oven Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Spray baking 2 baking sheets with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix together the smoked sausage, gnocchi, tomatoes, broccoli florets, red pepper, yellow pepper and red onion.
- Pour Italian dressing over mixture in bowl.
- Spread evenly over the baking sheets
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, stir, spread out evenly and return to the baking sheets to the oven to bake another 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven and divide shredded parmesan cheese over the top.
Air Fryer Directions:
- Follow the directions for making the gnocchi and sausage (steps 1 through 4). Continue with the directions below for making this recipe in the air fryer.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375℉.
- Place half of the gnocchi mixture into the air fryer basket. Spread out in an even later.
- Cook in the air fryer for 12 minutes.
- Remove the cooked gnocchi and sausage from the air fryer basket and repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
- Diving the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Christina’s Notes
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- Preheat the Sheet Pan: Place your sheet pan in the oven while it preheats to 400°F. This helps the gnocchi and veggies get that crispy, caramelized edge right away.
- Use Fresh Gnocchi – Fresh gnocchi tends to roast better than frozen or shelf-stable varieties. If using frozen, let it thaw slightly before baking.
- Toss Everything in Olive Oil & Seasonings – Coat the sausage, gnocchi, and veggies in olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for maximum flavor.
- Add Parmesan & Panko for Extra Crunch – Sprinkle grated Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs over the gnocchi before baking to create a crispy, cheesy topping.
- Roast at High Heat – A temperature of 400°F ensures the gnocchi gets golden and the sausage cooks through while keeping everything tender inside.
- Customize Your Veggies – Try adding butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, or bell peppers for extra color and texture.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs – Toss in fresh basil or parsley after baking for a burst of freshness.
- Serve With: Serve with Air Fryer Garlic Bread, a super simple parmesan arugula salad or Sausage Tortellini Soup.
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- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.