Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       manicotti -- (8 oz.)
   1      package       frozen -- (10 oz.)
                        - chopped spinach  -- (thawed and
                        - drained)
     1/2                ccu chopped onion
   2      tablespoons   instant chicken bouillon
   1      large   clov  garlic -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
   2      cups          ricotta cheese
   2                    eggs -- beaten
     1/2  cup           grated parmesan cheese
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano
   6      ounces        fresh mushrooms -- sliced and, sauteed
   1      can           tomato sauce -- (15 oz.)
   2      cups          - shredded mozzarella cheese
                        ***- ALTERNATE MEAT FILLING***
   1 1/2  pounds        ground beef
   1                    egg -- beaten
     1/2  pound         mozzarella cheese -- diced
   3      slices        moist bread -- torn into small
                        -- pieces
     1/2  cup           milk
   1      large   clov  garlic -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano

Preparation:

Cook manicotti; drain. Mix onion, spinach, bouillon, garlic, thyme, Ricotta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano and 1/2 the mushrooms. Fill manicotti shells with spinach mixture. Arrange in greased 9x13 baking dish. Pour tomato sauce and remaining mushrooms over manicotti. Sprinkle with oregano; cover with Mozzarella. Cover and bakek at 350F until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes. ALTERNATE FILLING: Brown meat in skillet; drain. Mix with all other ingredients. Stuff manicotti with meat mixture. Proceed as in first recipe.