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Sheet Pan Oven Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Vegetables

Published: Oct 30, 2018 · Modified: Apr 25, 2020 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Sheet pan oven baked gnocchi with sausage and vegetables is a quick dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes and is made in one pan.

Sheet pan oven baked gnocchi with sausage and vegetables is a quick dinner made in one pan. | livinglou.com

Did you know that you can bake gnocchi instead of boiling it? I know, it blew my mind too. I first saw this technique in this recipe for crispy sheet pan gnocchi from The Kitchn and had to try it for myself. I found that my gnocchi didn’t end up “crispy”, but instead it was kind of pillowy (and perfectly cooked)–which I loved.

I knew that I had to adapt this into a recipe to share with you because it’s exactly the kind of recipe I like to feature on here; simple, fresh and flavourful. Recipes with a few ingredients utilizing great techniques to bring you the kind of dishes you want to eat over and over again.

Bonus that it’s a super quick, sheet pan supper. While this technique is nothing revolutionary, it really does simplify your life if done properly. I also love making sheet pan sheet pan chicken with vegetables or one pan salmon with broccoli for a quick weeknight dinner.

Sheet pan oven baked gnocchi with sausage and vegetables is a quick dinner made in one pan. | livinglou.com

This is a dish that utilizes simple ingredients with little to no other seasonings. I find that using a delicious, spicy sausage (don’t shy away from a sausage with quite a bit of fat, that’s where the flavour is for this recipe) adds enough spice and flavour to not overpower the dish. Sometimes keeping things simple is the best way.

The first time I tested this recipe I included thyme and hot pepper flakes but found that they didn’t really add much to the dish. That’s part of writing recipes, sometimes it’s about taking things out as much as it is about adding a bit of this or a bit of that.

It’s like any great editor knows, how can you say the same thing with less, more powerful words?

Sheet pan oven baked gnocchi with sausage and vegetables is a quick dinner made in one pan. | livinglou.com

I’m in the midst of a move right now and haven’t really had my own kitchen for a month or so. I know that this is the kind of easy recipe that I’ll be cooking when I finally move into my apartment. It’s for that week where you’re in a bit of a weird limbo when you aren’t totally settled yet and still have half of your kitchen in boxes.

You may look at the ingredients and think ‘Wow ¼ cup of olive oil is a lot!’  but the olive oil is the only liquid in this recipe and it helps cook the gnocchi–the amount of olive oil is what gives the gnocchi a more pillowy texture than a crispy one.

The olive oil also helps crisp up the broccoli and break down the tomatoes. This is a great recipe for using out-of-season tomatoes because they become super sweet when they cook down and release delicious juices.

Sheet pan oven baked gnocchi with sausage and vegetables is a quick dinner made in one pan. | livinglou.com

I definitely wouldn’t use another kind of oil in this recipe, the flavour of the olive oil is important to the final dish. In certain recipes you could sub in a canola oil, but here we’re using the olive oil to impart flavour into every ingredient on the pan. I recommend opting for something that is fruity that you often reach for when you’re cooking any kind of Italian or Mediterranean dish.

I’m pretty partial to olive oil–my grandfather makes his own in Greece.

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Sheet Pan Oven Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Vegetables

Author: Louisa Clements
4.16 from 70 votes
Sheet pan oven baked gnocchi with sausage and vegetables is a quick dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes and is made in one pan.
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
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Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of shelf-stable gnocchi
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5 hot Italian sausage links, cut into 1" pieces
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • In a large bowl, toss gnocchi with olive oil, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, sausages and salt. Dump onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until sausage and gnocchi are fully cooked.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, easy, quick recipes
Nutrition Facts
Sheet Pan Oven Baked Gnocchi with Sausage and Vegetables
Amount Per Serving
Calories 696 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 1334mg58%
Potassium 728mg21%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 1017IU20%
Vitamin C 110mg133%
Calcium 103mg10%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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  1. collegecook

    February 15, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    sausage took almost 50 minutes to cook all the way through. Recipe needs to be updated to account for that. Also how much is a serving size? Recipe gives nutritional information but not what a serving size is.
    ★★★★☆

    4 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      February 19, 2023 at 11:15 pm

      Hi there! So sorry to hear that your sausage took much longer to cook, you may want to check that your oven is calibrated correctly as it may not be running at the right temp. Also, make sure that you cut the sausage into 1" pieces as the small pieces will cook much faster. This recipe serves six and the nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only.
      Reply
  2. Jen

    August 20, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    Everything came out perfectly and was delicious!!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      August 31, 2021 at 9:27 am

      So glad you enjoyed, Jen! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review--it is much appreciated!
      Reply
  3. Shirley Clements

    August 06, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    I will be making this recipe tonight for my dinner! It sounds & looks sooo yummy!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
  4. Maggie

    May 17, 2020 at 11:05 am

    DOES THE GNOCCHI AND SAUSAGE FULLY COOK IN ONLY 15 MINUTES? SEEMS QUICK. I AM GOING TO TRY THIS TODAY!
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      May 19, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      Hi Maggie, yes the gnocchi and sausage cook fully in the 15 minutes. I hope you enjoyed the recipe!
      Reply
  5. Kailey

    March 24, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Hi, I made homemade gnocchi and boiled them can I use them in this recipe? Or would I have to change the recipe?
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      March 26, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      Hi Kailey! That sounds delicious! I would actually omit the gnocchi from the sheet pan, and cook this recipe with just the sausage, broccoli and tomatoes, and then cook the gnocchi on the stovetop as you typically would and toss it all together at the end. I hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  6. Lisa

    March 05, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Thanks Lou. Just took it out of the oven. Can't wait to try it. Good luck with the move.
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      March 22, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks Lisa, I hope you enjoyed this dish!
      Reply
  7. Shirley Clements

    February 22, 2020 at 11:26 am

    I made these remarks on your email but I would like to repeat them! I love gnocchi & I love Italian sausage & I love all of the veggies so I will be making this easy-peezy dinner very soon! Thanks for sharing it, Living Lou!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
  8. Markey

    February 03, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Hello. Is the sausage precooked?
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      February 04, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Markey, no it is not precooked. It cooks in the oven with the gnocchi. I hope you enjoy this recipe!
      Reply
  9. Zelfa

    January 31, 2020 at 10:38 am

    Do I have to cook the gnocchi first and then tossed it with the rest of the ingredients?
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      January 31, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      Hi Zelfa, no you do not need to precook the gnocchi--it cooks on the sheet pan along with everything else! :) I hope you enjoy.
      Reply
  10. Alina

    August 03, 2019 at 2:53 pm

    This recipe is amazing- so simple, but delicious and seems fancier than it actually is. I love meal-prepping this for work lunches!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      September 15, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you Alina! I'm so glad that you enjoy this recipe.
      Reply
  11. Fiori

    November 09, 2018 at 7:35 am

    The olive oil must add so much flavour! Thanks for another great recipe.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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    • Lou

      November 14, 2018 at 10:23 am

      You're right Fiori! Thanks for your comment, let me know if you give it a try.
      Reply
  12. KAbbott

    November 03, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    I'm about to give this a try but not sure when I'm supposed to add the oil as it's not included in the directions. I assume it was just left out by mistake and should be tossed with everything else in a bowl?
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    • Lou

      November 14, 2018 at 10:22 am

      Hi there, yes you are correct the oil was left out by mistake! It should be tossed with everything else. I've corrected the recipe now--I hope you enjoyed!
      Reply

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