Zucchini Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh zucchini, sliced
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
grated parmesan cheese, to pass around

Preparation

Cook zucchini in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes; drain well.
Brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until meat has lost it's pink color and onions are opaque; drain fat.
Stir in seasoning,rice, and tomato sauce.
Beat egg in a mixing bowl.
Blend in cottage cheese.
Put half the zucchini slices in a greased shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Spoon on beef mixture.
Spread cottage cheese over beef.
Top with remaining zucchini.
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over all.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole is bubbly.
Serve with Parmesan if desired.