sheet pan gnocchi

September 13, 2021/

sheet pan gnocchi? easiest. dinner. ever.

For real – and you know I’m ALL about the easy dinner.

I was never one for gnocchi – the texture, the flavor, it just seemed like a bowl full of carbs that was not as good as a pasta-bowl-full-of-carbs. But when I saw this sheet pan version – and envisioned the gnocchi with lots of crispy edges – I was intrigued.

And then I saw how crazy fast it all came together, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

So once again the beauty of the sheet pan dinner comes through for the win. Whether it’s vegetables, fish or chicken, there is nothing that the high, dry heat of a sheet pan – with a last minute blast under the broiler for good measure – can’t improve.

Needless to say this recipe is highly adaptable too. Use whatever vegetables and herbs you love – and don’t skimp on the cheese! I had a bit of fresh rosemary left from a previous recipe, but decided to add in a few drops of Thyme essential oil too.

You can also use any kind of gnocchi you like – fresh, frozen or shelf-stable. I only had frozen on-hand but my preference for this recipe is the shelf-stable kind.

Let me know if you make it, and tag me on Instagram @sherisilver if you do!

Sheet Pan Gnocchi

1 pound fresh, frozen or shelf-stable gnocchi
2 bell peppers, cut into chunks or slices
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion, cut into chunks or slices
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons chopped herbs (I used rosemary and added 3 drops thyme essential oil)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan
basil leaves for garnish

Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Spread the gnocchi, vegetables and herbs on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Raise the oven to broil and continue cooking till crispy and golden brown (watch carefully to avoid burning). Remove from oven and sprinkle with parmesan. Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.

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Sheri Silver

Sheri Silver is a New York-based food photographer and recipe developer who has been cooking and baking for over 30 years. She works with brands, authors and restaurants to create recipes that are as beautiful as they are foolproof - and every recipe on this blog has been made, tweaked and eaten in her own kitchen.