Craving a mouthwatering meal that's both effortless and incredibly delicious? Get ready to transform your dinner game with this Mushroom Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi – the ultimate one-pan wonder that will have your taste buds dancing and your kitchen cleanup a breeze! Imagine perfectly crispy gnocchi, juicy Italian sausage, and caramelized mushrooms all roasted to golden perfection, with a sprinkle of melting parmesan that takes this dish from simple to spectacular. In just 35 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-worthy meal that looks like you've been slaving away in the kitchen all day – but our little secret is how incredibly easy it actually is!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced Italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, and gnocchi. Drizzle with olive oil, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss ingredients to ensure even coating.
- Spread the sausage, mushroom, and gnocchi mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Ensure ingredients are not overcrowded to allow proper roasting and caramelization.
- Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through cooking, gently stir or flip the ingredients to ensure even browning and prevent burning.
- During the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, add fresh spinach leaves on top of the mixture. The heat will wilt the spinach perfectly.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven. The sausage should be fully cooked, gnocchi golden and crispy, and mushrooms caramelized.
- Immediately sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the hot dish, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and slightly cool.
- Serve hot directly from the sheet pan, garnishing with additional parmesan cheese or fresh herbs like chopped parsley if desired.
Tips
- • Ensure your sheet pan is large enough to spread ingredients in a single layer – overcrowding will steam instead of roast • Use high-quality Italian sausage for maximum flavor depth • Pat mushrooms dry before roasting to achieve perfect caramelization • Don't skip the parchment paper or cooking spray to prevent sticking • For extra crispiness, use fresh (not frozen) gnocchi • Let the dish rest briefly after cooking to allow flavors to meld • Optional flavor boosters: Add red pepper flakes for heat or fresh herbs like thyme or basil • For a lighter version, use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage alternative
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 620kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 85mg
