Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage (Printable)

Golden crisped gnocchi with sausage, roasted peppers and Parmesan—ready in 30 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Gnocchi & Sausage

01 - 18 ounces potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated; about 1 lb 2 oz)
02 - 10 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed if desired and 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 garlic cloves, 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the gnocchi, sausage rounds, sliced peppers, sliced red onion and minced garlic; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space so the gnocchi and vegetables are not crowded for maximum browning.
04 - Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once at the halfway mark, until gnocchi are golden and crisp and vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and gently toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with basil leaves if using, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy edges on the gnocchi make everyone at the table lean in for seconds, I promise.
  • You can swap veggies or sausage varieties, and it will still turn out deeply satisfying and low-fuss.
02 -
  • Piling everything too close together once led to soft, soggy gnocchi—give them space.
  • Tossing with just the right amount of oil makes the biggest difference in both flavor and texture.
03 -
  • Let the gnocchi rest at room temp for ten minutes before roasting to banish chewiness.
  • Grating the Parmesan fresh over the hot tray ensures it melts into every nook instead of just sticking to the top.
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