Stuffed Manicotti

Meat Sauce

• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
• 1 Clove of Garlic - Minced
• 1 1/3 Cup Tomato Paste
• 2 Cups Water
• 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
• Pepper to Taste
• 2 Tbs Chopped Parsley
• 1 Tbs Basil

Brown meat, drain. Add other ingredients. Cover & simmer 25 minutes. Stir to prevent sticking. Add more water if needed.

Filling for Manicotti Noodles

• 1 Carton Cottage Cheese ( Small Curd)
• 1/3 Cup Romano or Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Scrambled Eggs
• 2 Tbs Parsley
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• Dash of pepper

Turn off heat after eggs are cooked. Add other ingredients.

To Prepare Manicotti

Boil manicotti noodles according to package directions. Drain. Spoon filling into shells. Arrange in a single layer in a 7x11" Pyrex baking dish which has been sprayed with Pam. Pour sauce over all. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° until bubbly, approximately 30 minutes.