8 Oz Manicotti Shells

14 Oz Tomato Sauce

*****Filling****** 6 Oz Sausage

1 Container Ricotta Cheese -- 15-16 oz.

1 C Mozzarella Cheese -- shredded

1/3 C Parmesan Cheese

1 Whole Egg -- lightly beaten

3 Tbsp Parsley -- CHopped

1/8 Tsp Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 350'. Spray a 13x9 pan with Pam. Set aside. Cook pasta - do not add salt. Drain. To prepare filling, cook sauage over med heat till no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. In large bowl, combine ricotta, sausage, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, and pepper. Mix well. Spoon filling evenly into cooked manicotti. Place stuffed manicotti in a single layer in prepared pan. Spoon tomato sauce evenly over manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake until heated through and cheese melts, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately.