Servings: 4

2-2½ cups (200-250g) of penne, macaroni or any other robust pasta shapes 2 to 2½ cups (200 to 250g) of penne, macaroni or any other robust pasta shapes
25g of butter 25g of butter
3 cups (300g) grated cheddar or Colby cheese 3 cups (300g) grated cheddar or Colby cheese
3 tbsp flour 3 tbsp flour
1 tsp garlic powder (optional) 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
3 cups boiling water 3 cups boiling water

Turn the slow cooker on high to preheat and coat the bowl with non stick spray
Tip the pasta into the slow cooker bowl. Melt the butter in a small pot or microwave then pour it over the pasta and stir to combine
Cover with the lid and cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours. If you’re passing through the kitchen, story gently every hour or so.  (2 hours is plenty)
Note; you can reduce the heat to low after about 2 hours and cook for a further 2 to 3 hours if desired. The longer it cooks the softer the pasta will be.