Sheet Pan Spicy Gnocchi with Sausage & Veggies

Sheet Pan Spicy Gnocchi with Sausage, Peppers, & Onions is a flavorful dinner made in under 30 minutes! All made on one pan for an easy sheet pan meal. Roasted peppers and onions, spicy Italian sausage, and tender gnocchi all tossed with some staple spices. Red pepper flakes give the whole dish a spicy kick!

Sheet pan dinners are my favorite for good reason - easy to make and little clean up. Another great sheet pan recipe to try is this Sheet Pan Sausage, Potatoes, and Peppers.

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• Ingredients for this Easy Sheet Pan Meal:
• How to Make Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Peppers and Onions
• Sheet Pan Meal FAQ's
• Leftovers, Make Ahead, and Reheating
• Recipe Notes and Tips:
• Recipe
• Reviews

Ingredients for this Easy Sheet Pan Meal:

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make a flavorful and healthy sheet pan dinner. Here's what you need:

• Store-bought Potato Gnocchi - buy the shelf stable kind sold in the pasta aisle. I have not tested this recipe with frozen gnocchi.
• Bell Pepper - I like to use red and orange, but you can use your favorite colors.
• Red Onion - you can swap in yellow or white onion as well
• Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage - I used the kind that is already cooked. If you don't like spice, you can use mild Italian or a different flavor.
• Spices - Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Red Pepper Flakes (this amount is easy to adjust to your preference!)
• Olive Oil

How to Make Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Peppers and Onions

Making gnocchi in the oven is so easy! No need to boil water - just toss everything on a sheet pan then roast! See the instructions below for the easiest dinner recipe:

1. Prep the Veggies: Get the oven preheating. Rinse and dry the peppers then chop the peppers and onions into 1-inch squares.
2. Toss with Spices: Toss the gnocchi, peppers, and onions with the oil and spices. I like to do this all right on the sheet pan to cut down on clean up.
3. Add Sausage - Slice the chicken sausage into thick chunks and add to the sheet pan. Nestle the pieces into the gnocchi and veggies.
4. Roast: Roast the sheet pan in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Give everything a quick toss about halfway through to ensure even cooking. It's done when the peppers and onions are soft, and the gnocchi is tender when pierced with a fork.

Sheet Pan Meal FAQ's

Is all gnocchi vegan?

Most store-bought gnocchi varieties are vegan. Their typical ingredients are... However, it's always best to check the package to make sure. Many homemade gnocchi recipes do contain egg, so if you are trying to make gnocchi from scratch you'll need to use a recipe that is specifically made vegan like this one.

How do you know when the gnocchi is cooked?

The roasted gnocchi is cooked when it is fork tender. It will also be lightly golden and toasted from the oven. I like to pierce one or two gnocchi with a fork to ensure they are tender and cooked.

Leftovers, Make Ahead, and Reheating

Make Ahead - For quicker prep at dinnertime, you can chop up the veggies the day before then store in an airtight container in the fridge. All you need to do is toss everything together and roast.

Leftovers and Storage: Leftovers will keep fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Reheating: For best results, I recommend reheating the leftovers in the oven. However, you can also microwave for a quick lunch.

Recipe Notes and Tips:

• Use a Second Sheet Pan if Doubling - this recipe can easily be doubled to serve more! If you do this, I recommend using a second sheet pan. If you overcrowd one sheet pan then the veggies may steam instead of roast.
• Use Even Sized Pieces - For even cooking, it's best to use even-sized of bell pepper and onion. This ensures that they will cook to the same doneness.
• Adjust Red Pepper Flakes - If you don't like spice, you can cut down on the pepper flakes as well as use a milder chicken sausage.
• Use High Heat to Roast - This recipe cooks everything at 425 degrees F. The high heat is KEY to get the best flavor. It roasts the ingredients so they get a nice subtle browning instead of steaming.
• Try the Vegan Version - Looking for a meatless meal? Try this Vegan Sheet Pan Gnocchi recipe. Instead of sausage, we use an extra veggie to bulk it up.

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