1 lb. hamburger
10 to 12 uncooked manicotti shells (Skinner brand best)
1 lg. zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (12 oz.) carton cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 (1 1/2 oz.) env. Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
1 lg. onion, diced

Cook onion and hamburger, until browned - drain. Save some of this to add to sauce, but add most to your stuffing mix following. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside on aluminum foil to cool.

Sauté zucchini in butter in a large skillet for 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cottage cheese and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.

Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture. Arrange in a lightly greased 12x8-inch baking dish.

SAUCE:

Combine tomato paste, water, Sloppy Joe mix, hamburger and onion, then you set aside.

Mix, stirring well. Pour over Manicotti. Cover with foil.

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Remove foil. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Submitted by: Phyllis Chittum