1 (8 oz.) manicotti
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, diced
3 slices bread, cubed
3/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Tangy tomato sauce
Parmesan

Cook manicotti by package directions. Do not drain. Run cold water over it until water in pan is cold; leave manicotti in water until needed.

Meanwhile, combine ground beef, egg, cheese, bread, milk, salt and pepper. Divide mixture in half; form each half in 7 equal parts, stuff 1 part into each manicotti shell. Place in greased 13 by 9 by 2 inch baking pan. Pour tangy sauce over top, cover with foil and bake in 350 degree oven 50 minutes (1 hour if made ahead and chilled).

Tangy tomato sauce: combine:

2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 1/2 tbsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crumbled
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crumbled
1/4 tsp. salt

Simmer 15 minutes.