1 lb. mild bulk sausage
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
1/4 c. water
1/2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
1 (15 oz.) carton Ricotta cheese
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. parsley flakes
12 manicotti noodles (1 box), cooked, rinsed and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large pan, brown sausage, drain. Remove half of sausage; set aside. Stir tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, tomato 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 9x13x2 inch baking dish, pour 1/3 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.