Need a quick dinner or wondering what to make with that package of shelf stable gnocchi that needs to be used up that's sitting in the pantry? This mouthwatering simple sheet pan gnocchi dinner has got you covered.

Busy people, meat lovers, cozy meal cravers, kids and adults alike - everyone loves this simple dish for so many reasons!

It's prepped in a flash, you don't need to pre-boil the gnocchi, and it doesn't need any close tending to. Truly the oven really does most of the work.

If you're looking to serve it with an extra side it would pair well with a side salad and a balsamic vinaigrette, or for even more heartiness you can't go wrong with garlic butter slathered sourdough bread (I've been loving this recipe).

It's delicious filling for sandwiches or doubles as a topping over potatoes, rice or pasta.

Homestyle Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Sausage and peppers is a simple Italian style dish that's packed with bright fresh ingredients an abundance of comforting, satisfying flavor. It's an enjoyable lunch or dinner entree that is easy to make and it's fun to serve a variety of ways.

It begins with rich sausages that are beautifully browned, then they simmer briefly nestled with the sautéed peppers and onions, while the sauce simmers down and lightly thickens for a nice base. To finish the sausages are sliced into bite size coins and it's all coated with a fair sprinkle of parmesan, because why not? It adds that last touch of perfectly enhancing flavor.

There's so much crave-able goodness in every bite. Truly you'll want to use bakery fresh hoagies only (no stale hoagies buns from the shelf) for something this delicious!

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Sausage Gravy with Buttermilk Biscuits

Here in the U.S. we often favor those sweet breakfast recipes. There's pancakes, waffles, crepes and French toast all drowning with syrup, then muffins, scones, donuts, sugary cereal, granola, sweet yogurt and even our oatmeal is often sweeter than it need to be.

But what about all those incredible savory options? Bagel sandwiches (with microwave eggs even), breakfast tacos, a loaded breakfast casserole, breakfast hash, eggs benedict and then of course there's the Southern staple biscuits and gravy that deserves more attention.

It's the ultimate homestyle breakfast and just stick to your ribs good hearty food. And when it's made from scratch it's as scrumptious as it gets!

I've shared a simple version here including square cut homemade biscuits (no specialty cutter required). Once baked they're served warm and polished off with a this classic, flavorful sausage gravy. It's a meat lovers breakfast paradise.

What is Orecchiette?

Orecchiette is a type of southern Italian pasta shaped like little ears. The word 'orecchia' translates to 'ear' while the suffix 'etta' translates to 'small' or 'little'.

It is made from semolina flour and can be found in two sizes, but in the U.S. usually just one size (in this recipe we use the larger size that's about 1/2-inch, the smaller works well for soups).

Orecchiette holds sauces well with it's bowl form, and it's a fun unique shape to cook with.

You can purchase it online, or I've also found this type of pasta at Target and larger Kroger stores.

You'll love it in this easy recipe!

Make it super cozy and pair it with homemade breadsticks!

Flavorful Sausage Soup

Who knows how many soup recipes are already here on Cooking Classy but that list will never end.

Soups just warm the soul. Especially as it gets colder and colder out and as the days seem to grow shorter with a lack of the glowing suns rays, even by dinnertime (anyone else already wanting to be in bed by 7 these days?).

This soup is a combination of a few of my favorites, while the leading ingredient is Italian sausage. It brings so much flavor to this simple soup and doesn't require hours of simmering to build up flavor.

It's an easy soup that's perfect for a busy day. And there are a lot of ways to adapt the recipe and use up what you've got on hand. I'll share all plenty of ideas below.

Or of course make it exactly as is and you'll have a perfectly enjoyable and simply satisfying sausage soup!

Easy Shrimp Boil

A tasty shrimp boil recipe that never disappoints!

It's brimming with a well balanced blend of spices - including an addictive kick of heat. And the blend of flavors throughout is spot on delicious!

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You've got the distinctive and enticing flavor of the shrimp, richness from the sausage, the pops of seasoning from the celery salt and sweet paprika (in the Old Bay blend), nice hints of bright lemon, rich and decadent butter, vibrant herbs and then you get plenty of freshness throughout with all the veggies.

It really is the perfect summer meal in one and it’s fun for entertaining too.

A dinner that's fit for a simple weeknight meal or a hearty treat to look forward to over the weekend.

Truly a recipe that needs to be made at the very least, once a summer if you ask me.

It's delicious comfort food fit for serving any day of the year!

What is Jambalaya?

Jambalaya is a famous New Orleans dish with Spanish, French and African influence (inspiration coming from dishes such as paella, jollof and jambalai). It's a one pan homestyle dinner with a rich history.

Most commonly it consists of andouille sausage, chicken or pork, and seafood such as shrimp or crawfish. Then also included is a sofrito blend of vegetables (bell pepper, onion, and celery) and white rice. And everything cooks together making it an easy and flavorful recipe.

You may be wondering, what is the difference between jambalaya and gumbo? The two dishes are very similar but a main distinction is that with gumbo it is served over rice while with jambalaya the rice is mixed right in and cooked with everything else. Gumbo is more stew-like and it usually takes hours of simmering whereas jambalaya can cook in under an hour and is drier.

You can't go wrong with either but today it's all about the jambalaya! Isn't it just fun to say? I mean it would have to taste good with a name like that!

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Before even tasting this can't you just tell from the delicious blend of ingredients that it's got to be good?

Creamy red beans, spicy, smoky andouille sausage, flavorful aromatics and a generous dose of spices and herbs. Talk about flavor!

The prep is easy, the hardest part is just waiting while it simmers allowing time for the beans to soften and all those rich and well seasoned flavors to marry together.

It's just one of those recipes that you want to cozy up to in your warmest sweater on a cold autumn day. Good for the soul southern comfort food!

Homemade Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast burritos are one of my favorite splurge breakfast recipes. Though normally I don't make them for breakfast - more often than not we actually eat them for dinner.

Really these are good served any time of day. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner they're always sure to satisfy.

There may be a few steps to cooking each of these various layers but I'm telling you the end result is so worth it!

Just work to keep each ingredient warm for best results (my tip is to wrap in foil while you move on to the next ingredient and keeping eggs warm in the skillet) or reheat burritos briefly in the microwave before serving. No one wants to bite into a cold burrito.

Another option, if you have multiple skillets have multiple ingredients cooking at once, that way they'll be ready faster too.

And feel free to mix up the fillings. Breakfast burritos are so versatile. You can add refried beans, add a different protein like steak or ham, try them with roasted vegetables, or try replacing the sautéed pre-cut hash browns with crispy roasted breakfast potatoes.

Zuppa Toscana Soup that's Even Better than Olive Garden's!

This soup is a regular in my home, it's one of my families favorites! I love that it's so easy to make and it has such an incredible flavor thanks to those hearty bits of sausage.

This recipe is inspired by the Zuppa Toscana Soup at Olive Garden but when you make it fresh at home it's that much better (plus my version seems to be less brothier meaning you get more potatoes, bacon, kale and sausage). Plus it's made with love right?

Then you can complete the meal by making your own homemade breadsticks and serving with a side salad with Italian Dressing.