2 c. grated zucchini
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt and basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1 1/3 c. tomato sauce
1 1/4 c. cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Cook zucchini in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes; drain well. Brown ground meat, onion, garlic and seasonings until onions are transparent and meat lightly brown. Stir in rice and tomato sauce. Blend cottage cheese with eggs. Arrange half the zucchini slices in a buttered casserole (about 1 1/2 quart). Spoon on meat rice mix. Spread cottage cheese mix over meat. Top with remaining zucchini and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.