In a skillet, brown ground beef seasoned with salt & pepper and garlic and onion powder.

Set aside to cool.

In a large pot, boil manicotti shells in salted water 4 to 6 minutes until slightly soft.

Brush a teaspoon of oil on a large baking sheet.

Transfer manicotti to baking sheet and cool.

Combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheeses and parsley. Stir in the ground beef.

Pre heat oven to 350

Grease a 13 by 9 inch glass baking dish with remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil.

Spoon in 1 cup of the pasta sauce to baking dish.

Stuff the manicotti shells with the cheese / meat mixture and place in a single layer in baking dish.

Cover with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes and serve.