Post by chief_cook2 on Jan 3, 2004 14:12:37 GMT -6
1 lb. mild sausage , browned and drained
2 15 oz. cans or jars Italian tomato sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1/4 cup water
2 tsp. packed light brown sugar
1 15 oz. carton Ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. parsley flakes
12 manicotti noodles , cooked , rinsed and drained
grated Parmesan cheese
In a large saucepan , brown sausage ; drain . Remove half of sausage ; set aside . Stir tomato sauce , paste , water and brown sugar into sausage . Simmer for 15 minutes . In a bowl , combine remaining sausage , Ricotta , 2 cups Mozzarella , egg and parsley .
In a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish pour 1/3 sauce mixture .
Stuff manicotti with meat ,cheese , egg and parsley mixture . Pour remaining sauce over filled noodles . Top with remaining Mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan . Bake , uncovered at 350° for 20 minutes . Serve.