Spinach Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti (14 shells)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, diced
1 (32 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups light spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook the manicotti shells according to the package directions, omitting the salt; drain rinse and drain again and place in a large baking dish, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Coat a small saucepan with nonstick cooking spray, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until tender, add the mushrooms and saute until brown.
Meanwhile, inn a large bowl, combine the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, the egg, spinach, basil, oregano and pepper, add the onion mixture; mix well.
Spoon the mixture into the manicotti shells, top with the spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese, cover with aluminum foil andbake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.