INGREDIENTS
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manicotti shells - 1 box about 12 - 14 shells
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butter - 2 tbsp
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onion - 1 medium, sliced in rounds
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garlic cloves - 3, thinly sliced
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cottage cheese - 16 ounces (450 g)
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ricotta cheese - 8 oz (250 g)
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parmesan - 1/2 cup, freshly grated plus more for garnish
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mozzarella - 2 cups, separated
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eggs - 2, beaten
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spinach - 3 cups, chopped, packed
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salt and pepper - use very generoulsy
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italian tomato sauce - 3 cups