Italian Sausage And Peppers Manicotti Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage And Peppers Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 22 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese (1 1/2 15 oz container, I use fat free); 3 Italian sausages, casing removed (I've used turkey sausage also); 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped (I used red and yellow, but use what you like); 1 large garlic clove, minced (or to taste); 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced); 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh if you can); 2 (26 ounce) jars marinara sauce (or spaghetti sauce, I prefer simple non-chunky sauce but use what you like); 1 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti

Servings: persons

22 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese (1 1/2 15 oz container, I use fat free)
3 Italian sausages, casing removed (I've used turkey sausage also)
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped (I used red and yellow, but use what you like)
1 large garlic clove, minced (or to taste)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh if you can)
2 (26 ounce) jars marinara sauce (or spaghetti sauce, I prefer simple non-chunky sauce but use what you like)
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Fry sausage with garlic, breaking it up as it cooks so its in small pea size chunks.
3
Add onions and bell peppers and cook until veggies are soft and flavors are blended. Drain well! I put it in a metal colander over a bowl and left it to sit to get rid of as much of the grease as possible.
4
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, and egg. Season with parsley, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix in 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Stir in the well drained sausage mixture.
5
In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water. Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6
Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture (fill a sturdy sealable storage bag and cut a corner off, works fabulous).
7
Arrange shells in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
8
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.
9
Note: The amounts of filling is more than needed for one box of shells, you can either buy more or use the extra filling for other things.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 22 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese (1 1/2 15 oz container, I use fat free), 3 Italian sausages, casing removed (I've used turkey sausage also), 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped (I used red and yellow, but use what you like), and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage And Peppers Manicotti falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage And Peppers Manicotti

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