My sister relies on this incredibly cheap staple whenever groceries get too expensive. You only need 3 ingredients to make a surprisingly vibrant and

For kids, I’ll sometimes offer a sprinkle of grated cheese on top, but it’s absolutely fine plain when the fridge is bare.

Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Sweet Pea Macaroni

Servings: 4 

Ingredients

12 oz (about 3 cups) dry elbow macaroni

3 cups hot water

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks

2 cups frozen sweet green peas

1 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)