My great grandmother used this simple 4 ingredient trick to stretch a dollar. We make it every Mother’s Day to honor her and the kids always beg for second helpings.
over the spaghetti, pressing gently with a spoon to ensure the liquid reaches most of the pasta. It’s fine if a few ends poke above the surface; they will soften as they steam.
Broken spaghetti being tucked into onions in a slow cooker
Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 45–75 minutes, checking and gently stirring after 30 minutes to separate the strands and prevent clumping.
Continue cooking, stirring once or twice more, until the spaghetti is tender but not mushy and coated in a glossy, buttery onion sauce. If the mixture seems too dry before the pasta is done, add a splash of hot water or broth, a few tablespoons at a time.
