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Marry Me Meatballs with Gnocchi (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Slow cooker marry me meatballs with gnocchi is an easy, comforting meal made with frozen premade meatballs and a creamy, flavorful sauce. It’s a hands-off recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort making it perfect for the busiest of days.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 544kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 24 oz pkg frozen meatballs
  • 1 1/2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water
  • 1 16 oz pkg gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the meatballs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and broth to the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir gently to evenly combine.
    1 24 oz pkg frozen meatballs, 1 1/2 tbsp garlic paste, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, 2 cups chicken broth
  • Cover and cook for 2-3 hours on LOW.
  • Add the half and half, gnocchi, Parmesan cheese, and tomatoes to the slow cooker. Stir gently to evenly combine, then cover, and cook for another 20 minutes.
    1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup half and half, 1 16 oz pkg gnocchi
  • Whisk the cornstarch and water together until evenly combined then stir it into the slow cooker. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
    2 tsp cornstarch
  • Stir in the spinach and let it rest just until wilted.
    2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't stir in the spinach before the end of the cooking process or it will over cook.
  • You can substitute tortellini for gnocchi, just cook it about ten extra minutes so the tortellini cooks through.
  • Don't worry if the sauce doesn't seem thick enough initially after mixing in the slurry. It will keep thickening as it sits.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 5mg