3/4 lb. lean ground beef round
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1/4 c. grated carrots
1 (16 oz.) can plain tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
Salt, pepper to taste
4-5 med. zucchini, unpeeled
8 oz. low-fat cottage cheese
1 egg
6 oz. part skim Mozzarella cheese, grated

In large skillet, brown beef. Drain and discard fat. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, carrots, tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spray baking dish, 9 x 13, with cooking spray.

Remove ends of zucchini; slice lengthwise about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange half the sliced zucchini over bottom of dish.

Beat together cottage cheese and egg; spread over zucchini in dish. Top with layer of 1/2 meat sauce and 1/2 Mozzarella. Layer remaining zucchini, Mozzarella, and meat sauce. Bake uncovered 40 minutes at 350 degree oven. Let stand 10 minutes. 4 servings.