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Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Crispy golden gnocchi roasted with blistered cherry tomatoes and creamy marinated mozzarella on one pan. A 30-minute weeknight dinner with just a handful of ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 484
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz gnocchi shelf-stable or refrigerated, uncooked
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes any color
  • 12 oz marinated mozzarella in herbed oil oil-packed, not water-packed. Reserve the oil for coating.
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed whole (use 2 to 4 cloves to taste)
  • fresh basil to garnish
  • fresh Parmesan grated, to garnish
  • balsamic vinegar to drizzle at serving

Equipment

  • Large sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pour gnocchi and cherry tomatoes onto the prepared pan. If the pan looks overcrowded, remove some tomatoes so everything sits in a single layer.
  3. Smash garlic cloves with the flat side of a chef's knife and scatter across the pan.
  4. Transfer mozzarella to a bowl. Pour most of the herbed oil from the tub over the gnocchi and tomatoes. Toss with your hands to coat evenly. Spread into a single layer and season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast at 450°F for 17 to 20 minutes until tomatoes have burst and gnocchi is golden. Do not stir during roasting.
  6. Let cool 2 to 3 minutes, then add mozzarella and toss gently. Serve on a platter or directly from the pan.
  7. Garnish with fresh torn basil, grated Parmesan, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use oil-packed marinated mozzarella for best flavor. If only water-packed is available, substitute with 1/3 cup olive oil mixed with 1 tbsp Italian seasoning. Do not stir the pan during roasting for crispiest gnocchi. Add mozzarella only after the pan has cooled slightly to prevent it from melting.