Manicotti And Cheese

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 c. chopped onion (garlic optional)
• 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
• 1 lb. 12 oz. can tomato puree
• 1 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. oregano
• 3/4 tsp. basil
• 1 pt. Ricotta cheese
• 1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 10 manicotti shells
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

1. Brown beef, onion and pepper.
2. Add puree, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano and basil.
3. Simmer 15 minutes.
4. Combine Ricotta, 3/4 cup Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with egg.
5. Cook manicotti shells and fill with cheese mixture.
6. Place 1/2 of meat sauce in 9 x 13-inch pan.
7. Add filled shells.
8. Cover with remaining sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
9. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.

ground beef, onion, green pepper, tomato puree, pepper, sugar, salt, oregano, basil, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shells, egg, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=390779 (may not work)