Spinach Stuffed Manicotti with All Purpose Tomato sauce - Canadian Food Focus

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp canola oil
• 2 medium onions (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup red wine (or beef stock 125 mL)
• 19 oz can diced tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz pkg manicotti shells
• 2 cups 1% cottage cheese
• 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, (thawed and drained)
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (shredded 250 mL)