Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs
  • 14 oz mirepoix (a mix of chopped carrots, celery, and onion, about 1 cup each)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 26 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 16 oz mini potato gnocchi (I use DeLallo)
  • Fresh basil (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)

Instruction

  • In the slow cooker, add the frozen meatballs, mirepoix, stock, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, and spices. Cook on Lo for 3-4 hours.
  • With a half hour left in the cooking, turn the heat up to high and add the gnocchi and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.