Italian Meatballs & Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 package (16 ounces) gnocchi
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• Salt
• pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)