Cheater manicotti

This is the only way i will make manicotti. Once you try it you will prob never go back either.  ;) 

String Cheese Manicotti via the girl who ate everthing
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove , minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
12 pieces string cheese
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
grated Parmesan cheese
(optional) basil, chopped

Cook manicotti per package.While pasta is cooking, cook beef and onion over med heat; add garlic and cook 1 min. Drain meat. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Spread half of  meat sauce into a greased 9x13  dish. Drain manicotti. Stuff ea shell w piece string cheese.  Arrange manicotti over meat sauce. Place over meat sauce; top w remaining sauce. Cover w foil and bake at 350° for 25-30 min or til heated through. Sprinkle w mozzarella cheese and bake 5 min til cheese melted. Sprinkle w grated parm  garnish with basil if desired.