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Cheesy Stuffed Manicotti With Meat Sauce Is an Instant Family Favorite

"Don't forget the garlic bread! ????..."

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped and divided
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
1 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided
3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 lb. lean ground beef (90/10)
1 (28-oz.) can plus 1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 (8-oz.) box manicotti shells (about 14)
1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (15-oz.) container whole milk ricotta cheese
1 c. whole milk small-curd cottage cheese
2 1/2 c. shredded low-moisture mozzarella, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 c. grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Nonstick cooking spray
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