Baked Cheese Manicotti

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the cup of onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes.

Add two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes in juice, 1/2 teaspoon parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Simmer, stirring occasionally, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, until thickened, 45 minutes. Season with salt and ground pepper.

Cook pasta, drain, and cool.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, eggs, thyme, oregano, and 1 cup Parmesan. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Using a plastic bag for filling, stuff cooled pasta shells (about 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture in each).

Coat bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 2 cups tomato sauce.

Line up manicotti in baking dish, and cover with 2 cups sauce.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan.

Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. ?