How to Make Stuffed Manicotti

How to make stuffed manicotti (my way)
This is a meal that my whole family loves I call it a "treat" meal because I don't make it that often.When my parents come to visit from Arizona they always want me to make it.So,I go out and buy all the stuff that I need,because I generally don't have everything on hand.This recipe will make enough for 6 people to have 2-3 a piece.You can make this for your whole family or cut it down in size for a romantic dinner for two.If you like lasagna you'll love stuffed manicotti.

Here is what you will need:
2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey (whichever you desire)
1 package of shredded mozzarella cheese or shredded Italian cheese
1/2 package of colby or cheddar cheese (whichever you like best)
1 jar of pasta sauce ( I like Prego personally)
2 boxes of manicotti shells (whatever brand you like)
1 small container of cottage cheese (or if you prefer ricotta cheese,my family doesn't like ricotta so I use cottage cheese)
1/2 of a yellow onion
1/2 of a green bell pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
garlic(either powder or minced works best) and season salt
salt and pepper

In a large skillet brown your ground beef add about 1/2 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon of pepper,1/2 teaspoon of garlic and about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite season salt.Chop onion and bell pepper in small cubes add to ground beef let cook through,add about 1/4 to 1/2 of the pasta sauce,take off burner and set aside.In a large pasta pan or whatever large pan you have to boil in fill with water add a pinch of salt bring to a boil add manicotti shells (don't just dump them in because they will break and be harder to fill) boil for about 6-8 minutes then drain.In a large bowl add about 1/4 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon pepper ,1/2 the package of mozzarella cheese or italian cheese,1/2 package of colby or cheddar cheese,the container of cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese,blend with a fork.