Spinach Manicotti

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