Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hot Dog Pasta: A Kid-Friendly Weeknight Winner

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry pasta (penne, rotini, or macaroni)
• 5–6 hot dogs, sliced into rounds
• 2 cups pasta sauce (your favorite jarred tomato sauce)
• 2 cups water or chicken broth

Instructions

1. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker
   Pour the pasta, sliced hot dogs, pasta sauce, and water (or broth) into the slow cooker.
2. Stir Well
   Mix everything together so the pasta is fully coated and submerged as much as possible.
3. Cook
   • Cook on LOW for 2.5–3 hours
   • Or on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours
     Stir once or twice during cooking if possible.
4. Check Pasta
   Once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, it’s ready to serve.
5. Serve Warm
   Spoon into bowls and enjoy!

Optional Add-Ons (Highly Recommended)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (stir in at the end)
• A handful of frozen peas or corn
• Sprinkle of Parmesan or dried herbs

Pro Tips

• If pasta gets too soft, reduce cooking time slightly next round.
• Add a splash of broth before serving if it thickens too much.
• For extra flavor, lightly brown the hot dogs before adding (optional).