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

In a large skillet, brown beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain fat. Add onion, tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spray a non-stick baking dish approximately 8 x 12 inches) with cooking spray (or wipe lightly with vegetable oil). Remove ends of zucchini. Cut in quarter-inch thick slices. Arrange half the slices over the bottom of the baking dish.

Beat together cottage cheese and egg; spread over zucchini in baking dish. Top with a layer of half the meat sauce and half the Mozzarella. Layer remaining zucchini, Mozzarella and meat sauce. Bake uncovered 40 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.