Italian Stuffed Manicotti

Indulge in a savory blend of ricotta, Italian cheeses, sausage, and hamburger meat, nestled in tender pasta tubes and smothered in a decadent mix of Alfredo and marinara sauces. Topped with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and chives for a burst of flavor in every bite.
ingredients
- 12 manicotti shells
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb ground hamburger meat
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Italian cheese blend (mozzarella, parmesan)
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2.
Cook manicotti according to package instructions
- 3.
Brown Italian sausage and hamburger meat in a skillet.
- 4.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, Italian cheese blend, and cooked meat.
- 5.
Stuff manicotti shells with meat and cheese mixture.
- 6.
In a baking dish, layer Alfredo and marinara sauces.
- 7.
Place stuffed manicotti in the baking dish.
- 8.
Top with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and chives.
- 9.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 10.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- 11.
Let cool slightly before serving.