- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato spread
- 1 (1.3 ounce) packet Parma Rosa sauce mix, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 pounds beef chuck short ribs
- 1 (24 ounce) jar arrabbiata (or marinara) specialty pasta sauce, divided
- 1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium beef broth, divided
- 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi pasta
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Combine tomato spread, 1 teaspoon Parma Rosa sauce mix, and Italian seasoning; coat ribs with tomato mixture (wash hands).
- Place ribs in slow cooker with onions, one-half of the broth, and one-half of the pasta sauce; cook on HIGH 4-6 hours (or LOW 6-8 hours) or until meat is tender.
- Skim any excess fat from meat mixture. Whisk remaining broth, pasta sauce, and Parma Rosa sauce mix until blended; add to slow cooker. Stir in gnocchi; cook 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve.