1/4 c. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. minced onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 (32 oz.) can tomato, cut up
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper

Heat oil in large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic. Drain excess fat. Add tomatoes, paste and seasonings. Simmer 45 minutes.

FILLING:

3/4 lb. ground beef
4 tbsp. minced green onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. ricotta cheese
2 c. grated mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 (8 oz.) pkg. manicotti
Parmesan cheese

Cook ground beef, green onion, salt and pepper. Drain and cool. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, egg, parsley and cooled beef.

Prepare manicotti according to package directions. Drain. Fill tubes with 1/4 cup filling. Pour 1/3 the sauce into 9 x 13 inch baking dish; place tubes seam side down in single layer. Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with parmesan. Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. 8 to 10 servings.