Sandy'S Manicotti

• 1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed (can substitute 1 tsp. crushed garlic)
• 4 c. tomato juice
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 c. or 12 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 16 oz. Ricotta cheese
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thaw and drain
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Romano cheese
• 16 to 20 manicotti noodles

1. Brown meat with garlic and onion; drain grease.
2. Combine 2 cups tomato juice, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar with meat.
3. Stir and simmer while preparing filling.

ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, sugar, eggs, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, frozen spinach, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, noodles

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=956326 (may not work)