"Don't forget the garlic bread! ????..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp. olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, finely chopped and divided
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1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
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1 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided
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3/4 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
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1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
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1 lb. lean ground beef (90/10)
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1 (28-oz.) can plus 1 (15-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
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1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley, divided
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1 (8-oz.) box manicotti shells (about 14)
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1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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1 (15-oz.) container whole milk ricotta cheese
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1 c. whole milk small-curd cottage cheese
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2 1/2 c. shredded low-moisture mozzarella, divided
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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3/4 c. grated parmesan cheese, divided
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1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
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Nonstick cooking spray