Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon cooking oil

2 cans condensed chili beef soup

1/2 cup water

12 manicotti shells

2 beaten eggs

2-1/2 cups cream-style cottage cheese, drained

1-1/2 cups shredded sharp process American cheese

1 or 2 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

Directions:

1. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil till tender. Stir in soup and water; heat through.

2. Cook manicotti in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

3. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, 1 cup of the American cheese, and the pepper; mix well. Spoon about 1/4 cup cheese mixture into each manicotti shell.

4. Pour half of the soup mixture into 12- by 7-1/2- by 2-inch baking dish. Top with manicotti.

5. Pour remaining soup over all, being sure manicotti are coated. Cover; bake in 350 (F) oven 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Bon Appetit!