Special Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 16 manicotti
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese with chives, softened
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 (16 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
• 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 Pound)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated