Simple Slow Cooker Tomato Pasta Packed with Cheese - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) honey or regular sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 2 cups (480 ml) water
• 170 g tomato paste
• 794 g crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1/4 cup (25 g) Parmesan, freshly grated
• 1 cup (120 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (240 g) cottage cheese
• 16 ounces (454 g) ziti or rotini noodles