Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage (Printable)

Crisped gnocchi, savory sausage and roasted peppers finished with Parmesan and basil — ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Gnocchi & Sausage

01 - 500 g (18 oz) shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
02 - 300 g (10 oz) Italian sausage, 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 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ To Finish

11 - 30 g (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi, sausage slices, bell peppers, red onion, and garlic with the olive oil, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, ensuring the gnocchi and vegetables arent too crowded.
04 - Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the gnocchi are golden and crisp and the vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove from the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and toss gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You won’t believe how easy it is to get those crisp, pillowy gnocchi right from the oven without boiling a pot of water first.
  • It serves up a riot of color and comfort, yet leaves you with almost no cleanup and plenty of time to relax.
02 -
  • I once crowded the pan and ended up with mushy gnocchi instead of those crispy, toasty bites—always use the largest tray you have.
  • Switching to parchment paper not only made cleanup a joy, but helped everything brown instead of stick.
03 -
  • If your gnocchi seem pale rather than golden, broil the tray for the last 1-2 minutes while you keep a close eye—instant crunch.
  • Cut your sausage and peppers uniformly to guarantee even roasting in one batch, no surprises at dinnertime.
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