Easy Manicotti

1 package Manicotti shells

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup small curd cottage cheese

2 garlic cloves

1 tsp. salt

Chopped parsley

1 envelope 1 ½ oz spaghetti sauce mix (see diy below)

1 can 1 lb. tomatos

½ cup water

2 slices Mozzerella cut in fourths

Directions:

Cook noodles in boiling salted water about 20 minutes until almost tender. Brown meat in skillet. Pour off excess fat. Add cottage cheese, garlic, and salt. Fill each noodle loosely. Arrange on 3 quart baking dish, greased. Combine contents of spaghetti sauce mix, tomato, and water. Pour over mannicoti. Top with cheese, bake 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.

DIY Spagetti Sauce Mix:

1 beef boullion cube, crushed (or 1 teaspoon beef boullion granules)

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

dash of black pepper