they absorb the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the noodles are tender but not mushy and the sauce is thickened and glossy. If the noodles are not quite done and the mixture seems too thick, you can stir in 1/4 cup of hot water at a time to loosen the sauce and continue cooking a few minutes more.
