Spinach Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, omitting salt.
Drain and set aside.
Combine the next 8 ingredients.
Cover and cook sauce over low heat for 1 hour.
Cook spinach according to package directions, omitting salt.
Drain; place on paper towels and squeeze until barely moist.
Combine spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
Stuff manicotti shells with spinach mixture; arrange in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Pour tomato sauce over manicotti.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Garnish with parsley.