Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs With Gnocchi

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato spread
• 1 (1.3oz) packet Parma Rosa sauce mix, divided
• 1 tsp. dried italian seasoning
• 2 lb beef chuck short ribs
• 1 (24oz) jar arrabbiata (or marinara) specialty pasta sauce, divided
• 1 (14oz) can low-sodium beef broth, divided
• 1 (16oz) package gnocchi pasta
• 1/4 tsp pepper

1. 1. Combine tomato spread, 1 tsp Parma Rosa sauce mix, and Italian seasoning; coat ribs with tomato mixture.
2. 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. 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.

onion, tomato spread, packet parma, italian seasoning, beef chuck short ribs, pasta sauce, beef broth, pasta, pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/italian-braised-beef-short-ribs-with-gnocchi-50111478 (may not work)