1 lb. mild pork sausage
2 (15 oz.) cans Hunt's tomato sauce (Italian)
1 (6 oz.) can Hunt's tomato paste
1/4 c. water
1/2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 (15 oz.) carton Ricotta cheese
3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
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, 2 cups Mozzarella, egg, and parsley. In 13 x 9 x 2 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 20 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.