Description
Sheet pan asparagus mushroom gnocchi brings Italian restaurant flavors home with minimal effort. Pillowy gnocchi roasts alongside fresh vegetables, creating crispy golden edges in just 30 minutes on one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shelf-stable gnocchi
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms, quartered
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
2. In large bowl, combine gnocchi, asparagus pieces, and quartered mushrooms. This ensures even coating with oil and seasonings.
3. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables and gnocchi. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
4. Spread mixture in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Avoid overlapping to ensure proper browning and crisping. Overcrowding causes steaming instead of roasting.
5. Roast 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Gnocchi should develop golden crispy spots. Vegetables should be tender and lightly caramelized.
6. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let cheese melt slightly from residual heat, creating delicious coating.
7. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over top.
8. Serve immediately while gnocchi are crispy and vegetables are hot. Dish tastes best fresh from oven.
Notes
Gnocchi: Use shelf-stable gnocchi for best results without pre-boiling. Frozen gnocchi work too – add 5 more minutes cooking time.
Variations: Add cherry tomatoes last 10 minutes. Toss with baby spinach after roasting. Add diced chicken for protein.
Pro Tips: Don’t skip parchment or gnocchi sticks. Stir halfway for even browning. Add Parmesan right when removing from oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 12mg