Vegetarian Manicotti
["4 large cans tomatoes", "5 large onions, chopped", "1 head garlic, chopped", "2 tsp. sugar (optional)", "1 can tomatoes (optional)", "2 Tbsp. sweet basil", "1/4 c. olive oil", "salt to taste", "1 lb. container Ricotta", "3 to 4 boxes manicotti shells", "1 lb. container cottage cheese", "1/4 c. dried parsley", "1/4 c. Parmesan", "1/4 c. Romano", "1 c. grated Mozzarella", "3 eggs, beaten", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "2 tsp. nutmeg"]
["Saute onions and garlic in oil until transparent.", "Add tomatoes, basil and sugar (this is optional) and salt.", "Simmer 3 to 4 hours."]
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