Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs With Gnocchi Recipe

Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs With Gnocchi Recipe

  • 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
  1. Combine tomato spread, 1 teaspoon Parma Rosa sauce mix, and Italian seasoning; coat ribs with tomato mixture (wash hands).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.