One Skillet Baked Gnocchi

This easy Baked Gnocchi recipe comes together with pillowy gnocchi, ground chicken sausage, and plenty of fresh veggies. It’s baked until golden and bubbly, and is the perfect for quick weeknight comfort food!

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The BEST Baked Gnocchi Recipe 

I’m a big fan of one skillet recipes and a big fan of pasta so this One Skillet Baked Gnocchi is like my dream meal, haha! This recipe is something special. It’s packed with veggies and protein while also managing to be perfectly cozy and comforting. The tender gnocchi bakes in a flavor loaded marinara sauce and everything is topped with just the right amount of melty mozzarella cheese.

It’s not often that I think of a one skillet recipe as also being the perfect date night recipe but this, my friends, is in fact both. It’s one of those meals that’s easy enough to throw together for a quick weeknight dinner but sophisticated enough to make for someone special and I love that.

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Recipe Ingredients

Italian Ground Chicken Sausage: I love using Italian sausage to add a bit of extra flavor but I include some substitutions below if needed.

Veggies: we’re using yellow onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and baby spinach.

Marinara Sauce: I like to keep things easy and use jarred marinara sauce in this recipe, but you could use a homemade version if you’d like. 

Potato Gnocchi: these little tender Italian dumplings are usually made from a combination of potatoes and semolina or flour. You can find them in the pasta aisle of your local grocery store. 

Cheese: whole milk mozzarella cheese adds the final touch of melty goodness.

Helpful Substitutions and Additions

1. Chicken Sausage – feel free to swap the chicken sausage for Italian turkey or pork sausage if you prefer. You could also substitute regular ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken. if you’re not a fan of spice.
2. Gnocchi – If you need to make this recipe gluten-free, just swap the regular gnocchi for a gluten-free variety. Cauliflower gnocchi will likely work in this recipe as well. 
3. Veggies – try adding in chopped mushrooms if you enjoy them, or swapping the baby spinach for chopped kale!
4. Cheese – need to keep this baked gnocchi recipe dairy-free? Use your favorite plant-based cheese in place of the mozzarella.

How to Make This Easy Gnocchi Bake Recipe

Step One: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step Two: Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil. Then, add the chicken sausage. 

Step Three: Cook the sausage until it’s browned and slightly crisped, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the veggies start to become tender. 

Step Four: Next, add the minced garlic, and sauté for 1 to 2 more minutes. 

Step Five: Reduce the heat to medium, and add the marinara sauce, stirring well to combine. 

Step Six: Next, add the spinach, gnocchi, and chopped basil, and stir again until well combined. 

Step Seven: Top the gnocchi bake with sliced mozzarella, and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dish is bubbly. Finish by broiling the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and golden. Be careful not to let it burn! 

Step Eight: Remove the skillet from the oven, and top the dish with more chopped fresh basil before serving. Enjoy! 

Serving Suggestions

This baked gnocchi recipe is plenty filling to serve on its own. However, if you want to add a few sides, some of my favorite pairings include: 

• Italian Chopped Salad
• Honey Mustard Kale Salad
• Roasted Asparagus 
• Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

How to Store and Reheat

Store any leftover gnocchi bake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 

Reheat in the microwave or in a covered pan on the stove over low heat. Add a splash of water or chicken broth to add a bit of extra moisture if needed. 

More Delicious Comfort Food Recipes 

• Healthy Baked Ziti
• Chicken Parmesan Pasta
• Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
• Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
• Chicken Tortellini Soup
• Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

I hope you give this Baked Gnocchi recipe a try! It’s savory, cheesy, comforting, and easy to make! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat