Manicotti

Manicotti

1 Box Manicotti Noodles
2 C. Mozzarella Cheese
1 C. Cottage or Ricotta Cheese
1 Egg
1/4 C. Bread Crumbs
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
1 Tablespoon dried Cilantro
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 C. Maranara or Spaghetti Sauce
1/2 Lb Cooked Hambuger meat

In a large saucepan of boiling water, boil manicotti until tender. Stir occasionally. Or you can use crepes. Drain and rinse the boiled noodles under hot water. Grate cheese; fry meat and brown; drain off grease. In a bowl, mix egg until slightly beaten. Add meat, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, 1/4 c. parm cheese, parsley, cilantro, sugar, salt and pepper; mixing gently. Stuff each cooked shell with about 1/3 C. filling. Spread 1 c. sauce on bottom of casserole dish. Place filled manicotti in a single layer over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with 1/4 C. parmesan Cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.