Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
2 c. water
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 manicotti shells
2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
24 oz. (3 c.) Ricotta or cottage cheese, drained
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 c. snipped parsley

Preparation

In a large pan, brown meat and drain fat.
Add water, tomato paste, onions, mushroom, 2 tablespoons parsley, oregano, salt, sugar and garlic.
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.