2 pkgs. manicotti noodles (24)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
16 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
8 oz. tomato paste
28 oz. tomato sauce
1 tbsp. Italian spice
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. fennel
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder

Prepare manicotti noodles according to package. Brown ground beef with onions. Drain off grease and cool. Transfer cooled meat to mixing bowl. Add 8 ounces shredded cheese, tomato paste, 8 ounces shredded cheese, tomato paste, 8 ounces tomato sauce and spices; mix well. Fill shells with mixture. Pour 1/2 remaining sauce in bottom of baking dishes. Arrange stuffed shells in pans and top with rest of sauce. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove cover, top with remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes.