Makes 6-8 servings

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef or bulk Italian sausage

1 medium onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

Half a box of Rigatoni-cooked

7 oz sliced mushrooms, drained

3 oz sliced pepperoni

16 oz jar pizza sauce

10 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded

10 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and onion in saucepan. Drain.

2. Layer half of each of the following, in the order given, in slow cooker. Ground beef and onion, green pepper, noodles, mushrooms, pepperoni, pizza sauce, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

3. Repeat layers.

4. Cover. Cook on low 3-4 hours.

Tip: Keep Rigatoni covered with sauce so they don’t become dry. Variation – add 10 3/4 oz cream of mushroom soup to mix after noodles.