1 1/2 med. zucchini, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. onion
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 can Italian tomatoes or 2 lg. fresh tomatoes, peeled & chopped
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
2 tbsp. flour
1 egg
Salt & pepper as desired
3/4 c. ricotta or cottage cheese
1/2 lb. mozzarella, Swiss or American cheese, shredded
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Saute meat and onion in oil. Add tomato sauce and tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Simmer longer if too much liquid present.

Mix egg with ricotta or cottage cheese. Butter or oil 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish. Place a layer of zucchini in the bottom. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour, then a layer of the cottage cheese mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan, then a layer of tomato sauce. Repeat - sprinkling a little cheese on the top. Bake 40 minutes at 375 degrees. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.