1 lb. ground beef or sausage
2 (15 oz.) cans Hunt's Italian tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can Hunts 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 tsp. parsley flakes
12 manicotti noodles, cooked, rinsed & drained
Grated Parmesan cheese

In large skillet brown meat, drain. Remove half of meat; set aside. Stir tomato sauce, paste, water and brown sugar into meat. Simmer 15 minutes.

In medium bowl combine remaining meat, ricotta, 2 cups Mozzarella, egg and parsley. In 9 x 13 inch baking dish pour 1/3 of sauce mixture. Stuff manicotti noodles with ricotta mixture and place on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the filled noodles. Top with remaining Mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.