1 lb ground beef 1 onion finely chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 28 oz can diced tomatoes 650 ml jar pasta sauce about 2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth 375 gram box Penne or Ziti or other short pasta (about 4 cups) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Stir in garlic and salt and cook 1 minute. Add beef mixture, basil, parsley, tomatoes, pasta sauce and water to a 4qt (or larger) slow cooker. Stir. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Turn slow cooker to high. Add pasta and stir until combined. Cover and continue cooking for 15-30 minutes (depending on how hot your slow cooker is) -- check and stir at the 15 minute mark. Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.