I love my sheet pan dinners because they’re so easy, all you have to do is toss everything together on a baking sheet and bake. Not only are these dinners really delicious but there’s hardly any cleanup to do! That’s a win win in my book. But let’s talk about the obvious here. Yes, you can cook gnocchi on a sheet pan. They come out crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. They’re also very versatile, because you can literally add your favorite ingredients to them. In this recipe, I chose to go with mushrooms and sausage, a couple of my favorites! You can add whatever spices you want, toss everything together right on the sheet pan and bake. That’s all there is to it!
Sausage – You can use your favorite sausage. I chose to use a mild fresh Italian sausage, but smoked sausage would also work great in this recipe. Gnocchi – Believe it or not gnocchi (pronounced nyow-kee) are an Italian pasta, the most popular actually made with potatoes. Check out my potato gnocchi recipe here. Mushrooms – Use a combination of your favorite mushrooms or whatever you have in your fridge. Any will do, such as cremini mushrooms, white mushrooms or even shiitake. Shallots – Shallots have a milder, more delicate and sweet flavor than regular onions. However, regular onion or even red onion will work great in this recipe. Olive Oil – Any olive oil will do, you just need a bit to toss everything together. Salt and Pepper – I only used some salt and pepper but feel free to play with other spices and herbs, for example, some Italian seasoning would be great, or even throw in some red pepper flakes for some heat. Parmesan Cheese – I love sprinkling some freshly grated Parmesan cheese over this entire sheet pan. It adds so much flavor, you won’t want to skip it. Parsley – Some fresh parsley for a bit of color because we eat with our eyes first.
What Are Gnocchi?
Gnocchi are a traditional Italian potato dumpling that are small, thick, and soft, typically made with flour, semolina, or a mixture of the two. There are lots of ways that people make gnocchi, but one part stays consistent: they’re always made with potatoes. To make your own gnocchi, check out my recipe here.
What Other Vegetables Can I Add To This Sheet Pan?
Glad you asked because literally the sky’s the limit! How about some green bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, butternut squash, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, just to name a few.
What Does Baked Gnocchi Taste Like
If you’ve never tried them, you must. When baked, gnocchi get nice and crisp on the outside but still tender on the inside. Best of all, you can bake them fresh or frozen.
Leftovers
Store leftover mushroom sausage gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze this for up to 2 months.
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