8 manicotti shells
1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 c. cottage cheese
1 c. (1/4 lb.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 (15 1/2 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp. whole oregano
About 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside.

Saute ground beef and garlic, stirring to crumble beef, until beef is no longer pink; drain off pan drippings. Add cottage cheese, Mozzarella cheese, salt, and mayonnaise to skillet; stir well.

Stuff manicotti shells with meat mixture; arrange shells in a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Combine spaghetti sauce and oregano; pour over manicotti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 additional minutes. Yield: 8 servings.