Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage, browned and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce/790g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce/450g) package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 1 (6 ounce/170g) package sliced pepperoni
  • 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. In a bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grease the crockpot. Add the sauce, then macaroni, sausage, pepperoni, and cheese. Repeat layers.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  5. (Optional) Sprinkle with parmesan cheese for the last 30 minutes of the cooking.
  6. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.