1 lb. mild bulk pork sausage
2 (15 oz.) cans Hunt's tomato sauce, Italian
1 (6 oz.) can Hunt's tomato paste
1/4 c. water
1/2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 (15 oz.) carton ricotta cheese
3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
12 manicotti noodles, cooked, rinsed, and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese

In large pan, brown sausage; drain. Remove half of sausage; set aside. Stir tomato sauce, paste, water, and brown sugar into sausage; simmer 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine remaining sausage, ricotta, 2 cups Mozzarella, egg and parsley.

In 9x13x2 inch baking dish, pour 1/3 spaghetti mixture. Stuff manicotti noodles with ricotta mixture and place of top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over filled noodles. Top with remaining Mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.