Easy Weeknight Dinners: 5-Ingredient Sheet Pan Sausage and Gnocchi
If you need Easy Weeknight Dinners that don’t wreck your schedule (or your sink), this one’s for you. This 5 Ingredient Dinner is all done on one sheet pan, tastes like you worked way harder than you did, and it’s ready in about 30 minutes.
Roasted gnocchi gets crispy, the sausage brings big flavor, and the broccoli caramelizes around the edges. Simple, fast, and family-friendly—let’s cook.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe (Easy Weeknight Dinner Energy)
If your weeknights are busy (same), this is exactly the kind of recipe that saves you. Here’s why it’s a total winner:
- It’s a true 5 Ingredient Dinner: Italian sausage is doing the heavy lifting here. It’s already seasoned with garlic, fennel, and herbs, so you get bold flavor without adding a bunch of extras.
- One pan = less mess: Everything cooks on a single sheet pan. No boiling the gnocchi. No separate veggie pan. If you love a meal because it keeps dishes down, you’re going to be obsessed.
- Roasted gnocchi is the secret weapon: Most people boil gnocchi—but roasting it is a totally different vibe. It turns golden and a little crispy on the outside while staying soft inside.
The 5 Ingredients You’ll Need
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Italian sausage links | 1 lb (sliced) |
| Shelf-stable gnocchi | 1 (1-lb) package |
| Broccoli florets | 3 cups |
| Olive oil | 3 Tbsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat + Prep
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Slice the sausage into ½-inch rounds and add them to the pan along with the gnocchi and broccoli.
2. Oil + Salt
Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle the salt over everything. Toss until coated, then spread into one even layer. If the pan is crowded, use two pans—crowding leads to steaming instead of roasting!
3. Roast to Perfection
Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through. It’s done when the sausage is browned and the gnocchi is golden and crispy.
Tips for Success
For the best results with this Easy Weeknight Dinner, make sure your broccoli florets are cut into small, bite-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate as the sausage. If you want an extra crunch, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes!
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