Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Pizza Pasta Hot Dish

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 32 oz tomato sauce
• 2 jars (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion and mushrooms over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up meat into crumbles; drain.
2. Transfer meat mixture to a greased 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, pizza sauce, pasta, water, tomato paste, pepperoni and Italian seasoning. Cook, covered, on low 3 hours or until pasta is tender. (Depending on how hot your particular slow cookers �low� setting gets, you might want to check after 2 hours to be sure the penne is not getting mushy.)
3. Stir thoroughly and shut off slow cooker. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover and let sit in slow cooker for 15-20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.