Mexican Manicotti Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 16 ounces refried beans I'm using non-fat
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or one packet- to taste
• 8 ounces manicotti uncooked
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 16 ounces picante sauce or any salsa of this type
• 1 cup sour cream
• 6 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup green onion chopped, additional for garnish, optional
• 1 cup tomato chopped ripe, additional for garnish, optional
• 1/2 cup pasilla pepper chopped, additional for garnish, optional