1 lb. pork sausage
1 med. onion, chopped
2 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
12 manicotti shells
1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Break up meat and brown slowly in large skillet; stir in onion and saute until soft. Drain drippings from skillet. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 minute. Stir in beans, liquid and tomatoes; simmer 30 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Cook manicotti and package directs; drain well.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread 1 cup chili mixture in a greased 12"x8"x2" baking dish. Stuff 1/4 cup chili into each shell, place shells in single layer over sauce in dish. Spoon remaining chili around edges in dish; cover. Bake 15 minutes uncovered. Sprinkle cheese over shells. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese melts.