Spinach Ricotta Manicotti

Bahan-bahan (14 porsi)

• 14 uncooked manicotti shells ((or 18 dried cannelloni tubes))
• Good pinch of salt
• 8 oz frozen spinach, (thawed)
• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 1 cup fresh shredded mozzarella cheese ((4 oz | 120 g))
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cloves garlic, (finely chopped or minced)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg ((optional))
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, (finely chopped (about 1/4 cup))
• 2 cloves garlic, (finely chopped (or minced))
• 28 oz American tomato sauce, ((Passata))
• 1 cup water ((swirl in tomato bottle to wash excess out for the sauce))
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons each fresh chopped basil and parsley ((or 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning))
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan