🧂 Ingredients

Serves ~6–8

• • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz marinara or pasta sauce
  • 9 lasagna noodles (no‑boil or cooked per package)
  • 8 oz MouCo ColoRouge, sliced or shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional)
  • 1 egg (optional, for ricotta mix)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

👣 Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190 °C).
   2. In a skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Brown beef, drain fat, then stir in marinara and oregano. Simmer 5–7 minutes; season to taste.
   3. If using ricotta, mix it with egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
   4. Spread a little sauce in a 9×13 dish. Layer with noodles, sauce, half the ColoRouge, and part of the ricotta mix. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, and remaining ColoRouge on top.
   5. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
   6. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice and garnish with basil or parsley.

🎯 Notes & Pairings

• • Make-Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hrs ahead and refrigerate; bake when ready.
  • Veggie Option: Swap meat for sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
  • Pair With: Serve alongside garlic bread, a crisp salad, and a bold red or Colorado craft lager.