Three Cheese Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 pkg. spaghetti sauce mix
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 c. Ricotta or cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 beaten eggs
1/4 c. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
6 to 8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained
1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained (optional)

Preparation

In small saucepan, blend water, tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce mix.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine 1 cup Mozzarella, the Ricotta or cottage cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
Add eggs, parsley, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix lightly.
Add ground beef if desired.