Sheet Pan Sausage and Gnocchi
A full meal on a pan; my kind of dinner! This easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Gnocchi recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner that includes spicy andouille sausage, gnocchi and herbed broccoli, on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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Sheet pan meals are a lifesaver in our house! They’re quick, simple, and make cleanup a breeze—everything cooks together on one pan. Just pick a protein, veggie, and starch, and dinner is done!
Here’s a new weeknight favorite to add to your rotation: Andouille sausage, gnocchi, and broccoli.
I love using smoked andouille sausage because it’s already packed with bold, savory flavor—no extra seasoning needed! Shelf-stable gnocchi is another great staple to keep on hand for sheet pan meals. It’s soft, pillowy, and soaks up seasonings beautifully. Broccoli is a go-to in our house, but feel free to swap in asparagus, squash, green beans, or bell peppers for variety.
Sprinkling over freshly shredded parmesan cheese gives the dish a salty, smoky, cheesy finish.
If you love an easy and quick sausage dinner try One Skillet Kielbasa and Gnocchi, Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Pierogi, One Pan Cheesy Kielbasa, Broccoli and Rice and Air Fryer Kielbasa and Peppers.
Ingredients
- Large Sheet Pan or two smaller sheet pans
- 2- 14 ounce packages Smoked Andouille Sausage, cut into slices- you could also use Polska sausage or kielbasa
- 2 heads broccoli– florets cut small- or substitute green beans, bell peppers, asparagus
- 16 ounces gnocchi (shelf stable)- refrigerated gnocchi can be used, just bring it to room temperature
- 1/3 cup olive oil + more for drizzling
- Seasoning– Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)
- Lemon juice– optional
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine the sausage, broccoli and gnocchi.
In a measuring cup, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil with the seasonings. Pour the seasoned oil over the sausage, broccoli and gnocchi, tossing to coat evenly.
Spread onto a large sheet pan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the gnocchi is golden and the broccoli is tender, stirring halfway through.
While warm, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese (if desired) and squeeze over half a lemon and enjoy!
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Tips
- Use shelf-stable gnocchi – No need to boil! Just toss it right on the sheet pan. The high heat will crisp the edges while keeping the inside tender.
- Slice the sausage into even pieces – This ensures every bite gets perfectly caramelized.
- Cut the broccoli into similar-sized florets – This helps it roast evenly and get those delicious crispy edges.
- Spread everything out in a single layer – Overcrowding the pan will cause steaming instead of roasting. Spread everything onto 2 sheet pans if necessary.
- Flip halfway– this ensures one side doesn’t get burned
- Add sliced bell peppers, onions, or zucchini for more color and variety.
Finishing
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice after baking – It brightens up the dish
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or red pepper flakes for an extra flavor boost.
- Drizzle with a light balsamic glaze or honey mustard after baking for a sweet-savory finish.
- Serve with a side salad and bread.
- Top off dinner with this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Easy Dinner Ideas
- Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki
- Ranch Pork Chops
- Marry Me Chicken
- Old Fashioned Goulash
- Chicken a la King
- Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole
Sheet Pan Sausage and Gnocchi
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2- 14 ounce packages Smoked Andouille Sausage cut into slices
- 2 heads broccoli- florets cut small
- 16 ounces Gnocchi shelf stable
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- parmesan cheese shredded, optional
- lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine the sausage, broccoli and gnocchi.
- In a measuring cup, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil with the seasonings. Pour the seasoned oil over the sausage, broccoli and gnocchi, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread onto a large sheet pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the gnocchi is golden and the broccoli is tender, stirring halfway through.
- While warm, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese (if desired) and squeeze over half a lemon and enjoy!
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Looking forward to making the gnocchi and sausage sheet pan recipe. Could you please give me a recommendation of oven temparure.
TY
Mu apologies! It’s 400 degrees F.
Do you think it would be good if I swapped the andouille sausage for kielbasa to make it less spicy for my little ones to eat, too?
Absolutely! I definitely do that a lot. Kielbasa, and smoked sausage or even chicken sausage is great.