Zucchini Italian Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. diced zucchini
1 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. black pepper
dash of cayenne pepper
2 tsp. olive oil
1 3/4 c. cottage cheese
1 c. tomato puree
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In skillet, cook vegetables and spices in olive oil for 8 minutes over medium heat.
Stir frequently until zucchini is tender.
Remove from heat.
Remove 1 1/2 cups of mixture from skillet and set aside.
Stir cottage cheese into remaining zucchini in skillet.
Spread half of tomato puree in bottom of 2-quart baking dish.
Heap zucchini-cheese mixture in center.
Top with remaining tomato puree and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle reserved zucchini mixture around edge of dish.
Bake 20 minutes at 375\u00b0.