This manicotti is the stuff that dreams are made of. An Italian favorite, it's a hit with both adults and children alike. Everybody say cheese!
For 6 people
In medium saucepan heat tomato sauce, tomatoes (with juice& chopped), water, olive oil, and sauce mix. Simmer 25 minutes. Brown ground beef and mix with a beaten egg, bread, cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and parsley. Put a little sauce in the bottom of pan. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with meat filling. Place as a single layer in pan. Put sauce over the shells. Pour 1 cup of water around the edges of the pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes covered with foil. Remove foil and bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes.
Ready in 1½ hours 15 min prep