Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

• 1 c. onion, minced
• 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon each basil, oregano, grnd rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 32 ounce. can tomato sauce
• 1 16 ounce. can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 pkg. manicotti pasta
• 1 pound grnd beef
• 1/2 c. minced walnuts or possibly pine nuts (optional)
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 10 ounce. pkg. frzn minced spinach, thawed, liquid removed
• 2 c. ricotta cheese
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1 8 ounce. pkg. sliced mozzarella

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