Stuffed Manicotti

Directions

1. 1
   In large saucepan, brown sausage; drain.
2. 2
   Remove half of sausage; set aside.
3. 3
   Stir tomato sauce, paste, water and brown sugar into sausage; simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine remaining sausage, Ricotta cheese, 2 cups Mozzarella, egg and parsley.
5. 5
   In 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish, pour 1/3 spaghetti sauce mixture.
6. 6
   Stuff manicotti noodles with Ricotta mixture and place on top of sauce.
7. 7
   Pour remaining sauce over filled noodles, top with remaining Mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan.
8. 8
   Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Yields 6 to 8 servings.