Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- oil spray, for greasing the baking sheet
- 16 ounces (453.59 g) potato gnocchi, shelf-stable variety
- 12 ounces (340.2 g) cooked chicken sausage links, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 24 ounces (680.39 g) grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- Fresh basil leaves, for optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat the oven to 425℉ (220℃). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the gnocchi, chicken sausage pieces, sliced red onion, bell peppers, and grape or cherry tomatoes into the center of the prepared baking sheet.
- Season and Toss: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the ingredients. Sprinkle with kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and dried Italian seasoning. Use your hands or tongs to toss everything together until well coated and combined.
- Roast: Spread the mixture into an even layer on the pan. Roast in the preheated oven until the gnocchi and vegetables develop browning spots and the tomatoes burst, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Stir the contents halfway through (after about 15 minutes) to ensure even cooking.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Remove the pan from the oven and distribute the fresh mozzarella balls evenly over the roasted gnocchi and veggies. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts. Alternatively, place the pan under the broiler briefly to melt the cheese quicker, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the cheese is melted, tear fresh basil leaves over the top as garnish. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use shelf-stable gnocchi from the pasta aisle for convenience and best texture when roasting.
- Cooked chicken sausage is recommended for quick cooking and ease.
- Feel free to swap bell peppers with other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Broiling to melt mozzarella is faster but requires close attention to avoid burning.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and reheats well in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
