Stuffed Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
garlic salt or powder
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 c. water
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. basil
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 1/2 lb. cottage cheese, drained
2/3 c. Parmesan cheese
2 slightly beaten eggs
1/4 c. parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
8 manicotti shells

Preparation

In large saucepan, brown meat lightly; drain off excess fat. Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, water, parsley, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper.
Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes; stir occasionally.