Pesto with salad

1/2 lb spiral shaped pasta 1/2 red onion 3 -4 garlic cloves 2 cups crushed tomatoes black pepper 1 bay leaf 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups low-fat[...]

8 ounces manicotti 10 ounces chopped baby spinach 2 eggs , beaten 2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese) 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (read Intro^) 1 cup[...]