I've officially lost count! I don't remember how many times I've made this sheet pan sausage and gnocchi. It's an easy weeknight win designed specifically to be quick and simple but still delicious. Everyone in my house loves it, including my 2-year-old.
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Sheet pan meals are so perfect for busy nights. Seriously.
Chop everything, throw it on the pan, drizzle in oil and seasonings, then mix and bake. That's it! I like cutting everything into big chunky pieces for fast prep.
And because sheet pan meals roast in the oven, you don't have to stand at the stove, which I love.
I usually serve this meal with yellow rice! If you want a dipping sauce on the side I recommend sriracha aioli or Baja sauce.
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Why You'll Love It:
Simple: Only 10 ingredients, no pre-cooking and one big sheet pan. This recipe is very low-fuss and won't make a lot of dishes.
Balanced: Protein and veggies all roasted together. Round out the meal even more with an easy carb side if you like. I recommend yellow rice or dinner rolls.
Customizable: Use whatever veggies your family likes best! Broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, etc. You can also experiment with different seasonings (add red pepper flakes if you like it spicy).
Flexible: Family members eating at different times? Leave your sheet pan in a slightly warm oven or quickly microwave portions. This meal reheats well.
Meal-prep friendly: Add gnocchi, cut sausage and chopped veggies to a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings, place a lid on top, and shake to coat. Store this bowl in the fridge until you're ready to bake!
Recipe Grocery List
- Sausage: I like Kielbasa sausage, but use any kind you like. Spicy sausage is also very tasty. Just be sure to select a smoked sausage that's been pre-cooked and isn't raw. Packaging should specify.
- Red onion: I use about half a large red onion.
- Bell pepper: Any color works!
- Potato gnocchi: My favorite brand is Delallo and it's available at most grocery stores in the pasta isle. Sweet potato gnocchi would also be SO good in this recipe. If you happen to live close to a World Market store, I know they always carry like 5 different flavors of gnocchi.
- Olive oil: Or sub avocado oil.
- Seasonings: Smoked paprika (regular also works but I LOVE smoked), Italian seasonings, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Making Sheet Pan Kielbasa & Gnocchi
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Prep ingredients:
- First, preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut sausage into half-inch thick medallions. Chop onion and pepper into large chunks.
- Place sausage coins, cut veggies and gnocchi onto the pan. I use my half sheet pan which is 17 x 12 inches. A large pan is important because it gives everything space to roast properly. If you only have small sheet pans, I would probably use two.
Season!
- Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle seasonings. Use your hands or a spoon and mix well until everything is coated. You can also season everything in a large bowl but I like to avoid the extra dirty dish.
Bake:
- Place sheet pan in the oven and bake 20 minutes.
- Plate and enjoy! You can garnish with chopped fresh parsley, basil or cilantro is desired. A little squeeze of fresh lemon juice or parmesan would also be yummy.
Stacey's Top Tips
- Cut your veggies up nice and big for fast prep!
- Regular paprika works in this recipe but I highly suggest smoked paprika. It adds something extra special. ✨
- A nice BIG sheet pan is important for this recipe. It gives ingredients ample space to roast in the oven. I use a 17x12 inch half sheet pan. You can also use two smaller pans.
- For even easier cleanup, line your pan with aluminum foil!
- Mix everything together right on the sheet pan for fewer dishes.
Serving Suggestions
You don't have to serve anything with your sheet pan though I do think grains, bread or a dipping sauce can be nice on the side. If you want even more veggies a salad can be nice, too! Here are some ideas:
- Yellow rice or regular white rice
- Cous cous or pearled cous cous
- Dinner rolls or garlic bread
- Baja sauce, sriracha aioli, poblano sauce
- Garden salad
Make Ahead & Storage
Make-ahead: This recipe is super make-ahead friendly. Put gnocchi, chopped veggies and sausage coins into a large bowl. You can also add the oil and seasonings if you want! Place a lid on the bowl and refrigerate until baking.
Storing leftovers: Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate 3-4 days.
How to reheat: Microwave portions in 30 second intervals, on high, until warmed through completely. This recipe reheats really well and leftovers make a great lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! It'll cook right in the oven. Oven-baked gnocchi is so good! It gets tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
So far, i've only tested this recipe with shelf stable gnocchi (I like the Delallo brand). I assume frozen or refrigerated gnocchi would work fine, though I'd thaw frozen before baking so it cooks uniformly with everything else.
It is a type of pasta made with flour, potato, water and salt. Sometimes it also contains dairy or egg (so if you're dealing with food allergies in the home, like me, check packaging).
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Sheet Pan Sausage And Gnocchi
Equipment
- 1 Large rimmed baking sheet *I use a half sheet pan (17x12 inches) *You can use 2 small pans if you don't have a large one.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce package gnocchi *see note below
- 14 ounce kielbasa sausage *or smoked sausage of choice *see note below
- 1 green bell pepper *sub any color
- ½ large red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil *or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika *see note below
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped basil, parsley or cilantro. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Parmesan cheese!
Recipe notes:
Gnocchi: I use the Delallo brand to accommodate my toddler's food allergies (it's dairy and egg free). Kielbasa sausage: Make sure to buy pre-cooked smoked sausage, not raw (packaging will specify). You can use any type of sausage you like! Spicy, Italian, chicken apple, andouille, etc. Smoked paprika: You can also use regular paprika but smoked is EXTRA tasty.Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Cut sausage into half-inch thick coins. Roughly chop onion and pepper into large chunks.
- Add uncooked gnocchi, sausage slices and chopped veggies to your sheet pan.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings. You can also do this in a large bowl (lid & shake to mix)! I just like doing it on the sheet pan to avoid extra dishes.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings, ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Mix with your hands or a spoon until ingredients are well coated in seasonings, then pat into a single even layer.
- Place sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy! Optional garnishes: chopped basil, parsley, cilantro, squeeze of fresh lemon juice, grated parmesan.
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