If you’re not familiar with gnocchi, you’re in for a treat! These soft little doughy nuggets are super versatile. You can boil them just like pasta or sauté them in a saucepan, but my favorite way to make them is also the easiest – baked on a sheet pan with a little olive oil, veggies, and herbs. The outside of the gnocchi gets a little bit browned, while the inside stays chewy and soft. Yum! One Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables comes together in about half an hour, which means it’s on my regular rotation list for weeknights.

This recipe can be modified as needed to feed everyone at your table – it’s hearty enough to even satisfy the meat-eaters, and you can skip the parmesan (or serve it on the side) for vegans or anyone just avoiding dairy. If you’ve got company, add an extra package of gnocchi and a few more veggies (you may have to use a larger sheet pan, or use two and rotate halfway through cooking). Swap out the vegetables or the herbs for what you have on hand. You pretty much can’t go wrong with this one!

One Pan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 package shelf-stable gnocchi
• 2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
• 1/2 red onion, sliced into large chunks
• 1 large zucchini, halved and sliced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes (leave whole)
• 1 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• Salt and pepper
• 1 T Italian seasoning
• Dash of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh basil, oregano, thyme (optional)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a sheet pan by lining with foil.

In a large bowl, combine the gnocchi and vegetables. Add the EVOO, salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined.

Spread evenly on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, if using.

Cook for 10 minutes; stir, and add the chopped fresh herbs, if using. Place back in the oven for another 12 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and gnocchi is lightly browned.

Stir and top with grated Parmesan, if desired. Makes 6-8 servings.

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