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Home » Recipes » Cooking Method » Sheet Pan

Tuscan Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Updated: March 21, 2023 | Published on: September 2, 2021 - Molly Thompson7 Comments

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Skip the boiling and cook everything for this Tuscan sausage sheet pan gnocchi on one pan. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is bursting with Italian flavors.

Love a quick gnocchi dinner? Try this one pan creamy chicken and gnocchi or enjoy a warm bowl of sausage gnocchi soup.

gnocchi, sausage and sun dried tomatoes all cooked on one sheet pan
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  • What Gnocchi to Use
  • How to make sheet pan gnocchi
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  • Gnocchi FAQs
  • Customize this recipe
  • Tuscan Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi
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When I found out you could cook gnocchi directly on a sheet pan without boiling my imagination ran wild! I started coming up with all the gnocchi recipes you can throw on a sheet pan and I landed on this Tuscan sausage because it's packed full of flavor with minimal ingredients.

Ingredient Notes

  • Gnocchi: you can use refrigerated, frozen or dry from the pantry. You can also use traditional gnocchi, gluten free or cauliflower gnocchi all without boiling. Keep reading for more specifics!
  • Italian Sausage: I try to get one with minimal or no added sugar. You could also use ground pork and add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to it.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes: we cannot get enough of these and we're using the whole jar for this recipe.
  • Fresh spinach: it wilts down and gets a little soft and slightly crispy in the oven. It's amazing! Plus a great way to add extra greens.
  • Fresh basil: we're adding this before cooking and garnishing with it after. Never too much basil in a Tuscan recipe!
  • Olive oil: try to get a good quality olive oil. Because there isn't a true sauce for this dish, the olive oil really shines.
  • Garlic: fresh pressed garlic is best for this recipe. Minimal ingredients means we want the quality of them to be fantastic for the best flavor.
  • Seasoning: kosher salt and Italian seasoning
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What Gnocchi to Use

There are several options when it comes to choosing gnocchi for this recipe. Pretty much any gnocchi goes, but here are some notes and some of our favorites.

  • Frozen, pantry and refrigerated gnocchi are all acceptable. You don't need to boil any of them before cooking. You can cook them directly from frozen without thawing.
  • Traditional gnocchi: get a good quality gnocchi from the store for an authentic pasta. DeLallo is a great gnocchi brand.
  • Gluten free gnocchi: DeLallo also makes a great gluten free gnocchi. We tested this recipe with their potato and rice flour gnocchi and it was perfect. Nocca is a great option too.
  • Cauliflower gnocchi: Trader Joe's has the famous cauliflower gnocchi you can use, but we also have a homemade cauliflower gnocchi or sweet potato gnocchi you could make for this. No need to boil it first!

How to make sheet pan gnocchi

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and basil to a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil then spread it out in an even layer. Top with crumbled Italian sausage then sprinkle with salt and Italian seasoning.
  2. Cook: Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the sausage is cooked all the way through and no longer pink in the middle and the gnocchi is fork tender.
  3. Serve: stir well on the sheet pan so the ingredients soak up all the oil and flavors. This is kind of like your sauce! Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.

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Gnocchi FAQs

Can you pan fry gnocchi without boiling?

pan frying the gnocchi needs boiling, but if you're making it in the oven no need to boil first. However, youo can buy skillet gnocchi specifically to skip the step of boiling.

Is gnocchi supposed to be crunchy?

Good gnocchi shouldn't be hard, crunchy or chewy. Gnocchi should be light, pillowy and soft to chew.

Why are my gnocchi mushy?

Mushy gnocchi is a result of them being overcooked so be sure to keep an eye on them. This typically happens when you're boiling gnocchi, which we aren't doing in this recipe.

Customize this recipe

  • Mixed mushroom: use a mix of your favorite mushrooms, chopped shallot and 4 ounces of crumbled goat cheese. Top it with fresh thyme and parsley.
  • Caprese chicken: try using 1lb diced chicken breast, 1 pint of grape tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls.
  • Shrimp asparagus: 1lb of raw shrimp, 1lb of chopped asparagus, fresh lemon juice, nutritional yeast and garlic. Add the shrimp 6-8 minutes before it's done because it cooks much faster.
  • Fall favorite: diced butternut squash, sliced pre-cooked chicken sausage, goat cheese, rosemary and thyme. Give the butternut squash an extra 15 minutes to cook before adding everything else!
sheet pan gnocchi served in a white bowl topped with basil

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  • Cauliflower gnocchi
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  • Sweet potato gnocchi with cream sauce
tuscan sausage sheet pan gnocchi served in a white bowl with fresh basil

Tuscan Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Skip the boiling and cook everything for this Tuscan sausage sheet pan gnocchi on one pan. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is bursting with Italian flavors.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 503kcal
Author: Molly Thompson
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Ingredients

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages gnocchi frozen, gluten free, or pantry
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) jar sun dried tomato drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil plus more for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed and crumbled into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and basil to a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil then spread it out in an even layer. Top with crumbled Italian sausage then sprinkle with salt and Italian seasoning.
  • Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the sausage is cooked all the way through and no longer pink in the middle and the gnocchi is fork tender.
  • Stir well on the sheet pan so the ingredients soak up all the oil and flavors. This is kind of like your sauce! Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.3g | Protein: 16.1g | Fat: 30.9g | Cholesterol: 57.3mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2.6g
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  1. Perdita says

    September 03, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    Hi, would ground turkey or chicken also work? Looks so delish. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Molly Thompson says

      September 09, 2021 at 10:40 am

      Hey there! I've had a few people let me know they did ground turkey and loved it. I love the sausage for all the flavors, but the turkey would work!

      Reply
  2. Kristin says

    September 14, 2021 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! Used both frozen cauliflower gnocchi and pantry gnocchi. The whole family loved it! Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Molly Thompson says

      September 15, 2021 at 8:49 am

      That's so great to hear! We love this one too. Thanks for taking the time to share, Kristin!

      Reply
  3. Bri says

    December 11, 2022 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is our family’s go to recipe! I’ve went exactly by the recipe but also used frozen tortellini instead of gnocchi & it was just as good. Once again though you can’t go wrong with any WMM recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Bri says

    March 12, 2023 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is a staple for our family. From the 1 year old to my husband it’s a fan favorite! Sooooo easy to prep during those busy weeknights.

    Reply
  5. Monika says

    May 30, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    This was delicious! Not much prep work, cooked in easy steps and it disappeared from the table in minutes. I was told to put this in the family favorites and make it again.

    Reply

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