2 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 med. or 1 lg. zucchini
Salt and pepper
1/2 c. oil
3 med. onions
1 green pepper
1/3 clove garlic
3 tbsp. butter
1 can tomato paste
1 c. small cured cottage cheese
2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
4 chives, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. oregano

Slice zucchini thinly. Season with salt and pepper; fry in oil. Place zucchini in a buttered 3 quart casserole. Fry chopped onion and green pepper in butter in large fry pan. Add to zucchini. Brown beef in fry pan; remove drippings. Stir salt, pepper, oregano and tomato paste into meat. Add meat mixture to zucchini. Cool 5 minutes. Add cottage cheese and mix well. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top. Bake, covered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chives. Bake 15 minutes. Serve.