1 lb. pork sausage
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce (Italian)
1 sm. can tomato paste
1/4 c. water
1/2 tbsp. light brown sugar
1 (15 oz.) carton Ricotta cheese
3 c. Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 egg
1 tsp. parsley flakes
12 manicotti noodles (cooked, rinsed and drained)
Grated Parmesan cheese

In large saucepan, brown sausage; drain. Remove half of sausage; set aside. Stir tomato sauce, paste, water and brown sugar into sausage; simmer 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine remaining sausage, Ricotta cheese, 2 cups Mozzarella, egg and parsley.

In 13x9x2 inch baking dish, pour 1/3 spaghetti sauce mixture. Stuff manicotti noodles with Ricotta mixture and place on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over filled noodles. Top with remaining Mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Serve with salad and favorite Italian bread.