1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 lb. 12 oz. can tomato puree
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. oregano
3/4 tsp. basil
1 pt. ricotta cheese
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
8 manicotti shells

Brown beef, onion and green pepper. Add tomato puree, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano and basil. Simmer 15 minutes. Combine ricotta, 3/4 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with egg. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Fill with cheese mixture. Place half of meat sauce in bottom of 12 x 7 inch baking dish. Add filled shells and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.