Marry Me Crockpot Meatballs and Gnocchi

255 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add two pounds of frozen Italian meatballs into the crockpot.
  2. 2Add two pounds of frozen Italian meatballs into the crockpot.
  3. 3Add two pounds of frozen Italian meatballs into the crockpot.
  4. 4Pour four cups of chicken stock into the crockpot.
  5. 5Pour four cups of chicken stock into the crockpot.
  6. 6Pour four cups of chicken stock into the crockpot.
  7. 7Add a can of cream of chicken soup to the crockpot.
  8. 8Add a can of cream of chicken soup to the crockpot.
  9. 9Add a can of cream of chicken soup to the crockpot.
  10. 10Add a whole jar of roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the crockpot.
  11. 11Add a whole jar of roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the crockpot.
  12. 12Add a whole jar of roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the crockpot.
  13. 13Sprinkle some Italian seasoning into the crockpot.
  14. 14Sprinkle some Italian seasoning into the crockpot.
  15. 15Sprinkle some Italian seasoning into the crockpot.
  16. 16Add a good bit of minced onion to the crockpot.
  17. 17Add a good bit of minced onion to the crockpot.
  18. 18Add a good bit of minced onion to the crockpot.
  19. 19Add some crushed red pepper to the crockpot.
  20. 20Add some crushed red pepper to the crockpot.
  21. 21Add some crushed red pepper to the crockpot.
  22. 22Add garlic powder to the crockpot.
  23. 23Add garlic powder to the crockpot.
  24. 24Add garlic powder to the crockpot.
  25. 25Stir all the ingredients in the crockpot to combine them.
  26. 26Stir all the ingredients in the crockpot to combine them.
  27. 27Stir all the ingredients in the crockpot to combine them.
  28. 28Cover the crockpot and cook on high for approximately three hours.
  29. 29Cover the crockpot and cook on high for approximately three hours.
  30. 30Cover the crockpot and cook on high for approximately three hours.
  31. 31Add two pounds of gnocchi to the crockpot.
  32. 32Add two pounds of gnocchi to the crockpot.
  33. 33Add two pounds of gnocchi to the crockpot.
  34. 34Pour about half a pint of heavy whipping cream into the crockpot.
  35. 35Pour about half a pint of heavy whipping cream into the crockpot.
  36. 36Pour about half a pint of heavy whipping cream into the crockpot.
  37. 37Add baby spinach to the crockpot.
  38. 38Add baby spinach to the crockpot.
  39. 39Add baby spinach to the crockpot.
  40. 40Cover the crockpot and cook on high for another 15-20 minutes to wilt the spinach and heat the gnocchi through.
  41. 41Cover the crockpot and cook on high for another 15-20 minutes to wilt the spinach and heat the gnocchi through.
  42. 42Cover the crockpot and cook on high for another 15-20 minutes to wilt the spinach and heat the gnocchi through.
  43. 43Serve and grate some Parmesan on top.
  44. 44Serve and grate some Parmesan on top.
  45. 45Serve and grate some Parmesan on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen Italian meatballs
  • 2 pounds frozen Italian meatballs
  • 2 pounds frozen Italian meatballs
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
  • Italian seasoning
  • Italian seasoning
  • Italian seasoning
  • minced onion
  • minced onion
  • minced onion
  • crushed red pepper
  • crushed red pepper
  • crushed red pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • 2 pounds potato gnocchi
  • 2 pounds potato gnocchi
  • 2 pounds potato gnocchi
  • 0.5 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 pint heavy whipping cream
  • baby spinach
  • baby spinach
  • baby spinach
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan

Equipment

crockpotcutting boardwooden spoon

Tips

  • No stove-top preparation is needed for this recipe.
  • If going to work, set the crockpot on low for a longer cooking time.
  • Taste for salt before serving as stock and soup provide some saltiness.
  • Grate Parmesan on top before serving for added flavor