Crispy Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Broccoli and Sausage

Who doesn't need an easy dinner idea that tastes completely gourmet? This is my favorite way to use Trader Joe's cauliflower frozen gnocchi, but any type will work with this recipe, gluten-free, potato, or fresh. Toss the gnocchi on a sheet pan with broccoli florets, sweet Italian sausage, olive oil, and garlic. After hands-off roasting your easy weeknight dinner awaits!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 28

Total Time 38

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

2- 12 ounce packages Trader Joe's frozen cauliflower gnocchi or shelf-stable gnocchi
1 large head broccoli about 1.25 pound, florets cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon Kosher salt divided
1 pound sweet Italian sausage casings removed
3 tablespoons butter
½ lemon juiced

Instructions

Heat the oven to 450℉. Spray two sheet pans with nonstick cooking spray. Pat dry the washed broccoli florets with a lint-free dish towel to absorb excess moisture.
2- 12 ounce packages Trader Joe's frozen cauliflower gnocchi , 1 large head broccoli , 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves , 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
On one pan, toss together the frozen gnocchi (see recipe notes for best prep) or the uncooked alternative gnocchi with 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon Kosher salt. On the other pan toss together the broccoli, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Spread out evenly on both pans.
Slice through the sausage casings and pinch off pieces of the ground meat inside that are roughly the size of the broccoli florets. Discard the casings. Nestle the sausage pieces between the broccoli.
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
Roast both pans for 25-28 minutes. Halfway through switch the pans on the oven racks and toss to evenly roast on all sides.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet brown the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is fully melted watch carefully and stir occasionally so it doesn't burn. First the butter will foam, then the milk solids will start to settle at the bottom. Watch for the milk solids from white to turn brown. Once that happens, immediately remove from heat.
3 tablespoons butter
Once the gnocchi, sausage, and broccoli are crisp, combine them together on one sheet pan. Drizzle with browned butter and lemon juice. Toss to combine and serve immediately.
½ lemon

Notes

Best Way To Prep Frozen Gnocchi

While it can be baked from frozen, don't dump the bag directly onto your baking sheet because the ice crystals will come along with it. First, place the frozen gnocchi in a colander to let the ice fall away and thaw slightly.

After a few minutes of thawing it's also easier to separate frozen-together gnocchi. Transfer those pieces to a cutting board and use a sharp knife to separate before adding to the pan.

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