Crockpot Cheesy Penne

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 to 3/4 lb. penne pasta
1 c. shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
Parmesan cheese

Cook sausage in frying pan on medium heat until browned and crumbly. Drain well. Place in crock pot. Add sauce, tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oil, and sugar; stir well. Cook on low 7 to 8 hours or high 4 to 6 hours.

Salt large pot of water and cook penne 4 to 5 minutes less than directions on box call for (about 7 or 8 minutes).

About a half hour before you are ready to eat, add penne to crockpot and stir well. Top with shredded cheese. Continue to cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender and heated and cheese has melted. Top with parmesan cheese to serve.