MANICOTTI:

12 shells, uncooked
1 lb. Ricotta cheese, drained
1/2 lb. shredded Mozzarella
1/4 c. Parmesan
1 tbsp. parsley
1 egg
Salt and pepper

Mix and stuff shells full. Pour a little sauce in a 13 x 9 inch pan. Lay shells on side. Cover with sauce and 1 cup of water. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. This recipe needs doubled to go with amount of sauce.

SAUCE:

1 lb. hamburg
1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage
1 green pepper, chopped fine
5 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
5 (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. oregano
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. sugar

(Add equal amounts of water)

Fry meat until done (optional). Cook all ingredients slow for 3 hours, stirring frequently. Can be frozen. Will make 2 manicotti recipes.