Spinach Manicotti

• 10 manicotti shells
• 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
• 3 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. minced onion
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
• 1 (16 oz.) carton low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp. fresh parsley

1. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, omitting salt.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Combine the next 8 ingredients.
4. Cover and cook sauce over low heat for 1 hour.
5. Cook spinach according to package directions, omitting salt.
6. Drain; place on paper towels and squeeze until barely moist.
7. Combine spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
8. Stuff manicotti shells with spinach mixture; arrange in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
9. Pour tomato sauce over manicotti.
10. Bake at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes.
11. Garnish with parsley.

shells, tomato paste, water, onion, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, frozen spinach, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg, pepper, fresh parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=710409 (may not work)