Stuffed Manicotti

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