Manicotti

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with water, brown sugar, oregano, basil and garlic in a large sauce pan.
2. 2
   Cover and cook slowly for an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add 1 cup mozzarella cheese into the sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to the sauce.
3. 3
   Meanwhile brown beef and onion in a frying pan, separating meat into chunks. Drain and add 1 cup of mozzarella, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Cook the manicotti for about 4 minutes in hot water; drain.
5. 5
   Place 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of 9x13-inch pan and spread evenly.
6. 6
   Fill manicotti with beef mixture and place on top of the sauce in the pan in 1 even layer.
7. 7
   Add any leftover beef to the sauce mixture.
8. 8
   Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
11. 11
    *Update*.
12. 12
    Leftovers may be frozen in airtight bags then reheated in boiling water or microwave after fully thawing.