Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 to 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. each oregano and thyme
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped frozen spinach
• 16 oz. Ricotta cheese
• 8 oz. grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. manicotti shells
• 8 oz. grated Mozzarella