Add ground beef and cook until it's no longer pink.
Note: Use a multifunctional slow cooker that allows you to saute the beef the in the slow cooker. This way, you won't have to make another pot or pan dirty.
Drain fat.
Add it to a 6 quart slow cooker, along with onion, peppers garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, bay leaves and mix everything together.
Cover and cook on High heat for 3.5 hours.
Mix in macaroni. The sauce will be watery but the macaroni will absorb it.
Cover and cook for another 20 minutes on High heat until pasta is al dente and tender.
Discard bay leaves.
Mix in cheese (optional).
Garnish with parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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