{"id":3065,"date":"2026-04-04T05:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3065"},"modified":"2026-04-04T05:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:24:04","slug":"slow-cooker-sweet-pea-macaroni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/04\/slow-cooker-sweet-pea-macaroni\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Sweet Pea Macaroni"},"content":{"rendered":"

Slow Cooker Sweet Pea Macaroni<\/h2>\n

A cozy, budget-friendly comfort dish where pasta cooks right in the slow cooker with butter and sweet green peas. Creamy, simple, and surprisingly flavorful with very little effort.<\/p>\n

Servings:<\/strong> 4\u20136
\nCook Time:<\/strong> about 1 hour 15 minutes (HIGH)<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 12 oz (about 3 cups) dry elbow macaroni<\/li>\n
  • 3 cups very hot water (just boiled)<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small chunks<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups frozen sweet green peas<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Optional add-ins (if you want to upgrade it):<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n
    • \u00bc cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/h3>\n
        \n
      1. Prepare the slow cooker<\/strong>
        \nLightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n
      2. Add the pasta and water<\/strong>
        \nPour the dry elbow macaroni into the slow cooker. Carefully add the hot water and the salt. Give it a quick stir so most of the pasta is submerged.<\/li>\n
      3. Add the butter<\/strong>
        \nScatter the chunks of butter evenly over the top. Do not stir at this stage. The butter will melt slowly and create a rich coating for the pasta.<\/li>\n
      4. First cooking stage<\/strong>
        \nCover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 45 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      5. Stir and add peas<\/strong>
        \nOpen the lid and stir the pasta well from the bottom to prevent clumping. Add the frozen peas and mix them through the pasta.<\/li>\n
      6. Finish cooking<\/strong>
        \nCover again and cook on HIGH for another 20\u201330 minutes<\/strong>, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.<\/li>\n
      7. Final seasoning<\/strong>
        \nTaste and adjust with more salt and black pepper if needed.<\/li>\n
      8. Optional creamy upgrade<\/strong>
        \nIf you want it creamier, stir in cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and a splash of milk or cream during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Let it melt before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Tips for Best Results<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Keep the lid closed as much as possible to maintain heat.<\/li>\n
        • If the pasta looks dry before it finishes cooking, add 2\u20133 tablespoons of hot water and stir.<\/li>\n
        • Add the peas halfway through cooking so they stay bright green and slightly sweet.<\/li>\n
        • Stir well at least once to avoid pasta sticking to the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Serving Ideas<\/h3>\n

          Serve this macaroni hot as:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • A simple vegetarian main dish<\/li>\n
          • A side dish for grilled chicken or meat<\/li>\n
          • A base where you can add cooked bacon, shredded chicken, or saut\u00e9ed mushrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            This recipe is all about comfort, simplicity, and using pantry staples to make something warm and satisfying with almost no effort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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