Place frozen gnocchi in a bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Let thaw.
Over medium heat, add one tablespoon olive oil, along with the minced garlic and fresh thyme to your large pan. Sauté for a few minutes (until the onions are translucent). Stir often.
Toss in your diced sausage and continue to mix, letting each coin fry on both sides.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then toss in your thawed gnocchi, tomatoes, and mild pepper rings. Let the gnocchi fry on each side for 2-3 minutes. I find that shaking my pan fries the gnocchi evenly.
Add sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes to taste. Turn off the heat, then plate. To garnish, add a few thyme leaves.
Enjoy! This will keep, in the fridge, for 2-3 days. To re-heat, add oil to a small pan and sauté until hot.