1 lb. mild bulk pork sausage
1/4 c. water
1 (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella
Grated Parmesan cheese
2 (15 oz.) Hunts tomato paste
1/2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 egg
12 manicotti noodles, cooked, rinsed & drained

In a large saucepan, brown sausage; drain. Remove half the sausage (set aside). Stir tomato sauce, paste, water and brown sugar into sausage and simmer 15 minutes.

Meanwhile in a medium bowl, combine remaining sausage, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, egg and parsley. In a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish pour 1/2 spaghetti sauce mixture. Stuff manicotti noodles with the ricotta mixture and place on top of sauce. Pour remaining mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.