Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna (no noodles, no meat)

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

1 medium size onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon leaf oregano
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
3 medium-size zucchini
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an (11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 3/4-inch) baking dish with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.

Saute onion and garlic in oil in saucepan for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano and pepper. Bring to boiling. Simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, until thickened.

Combine cottage cheese, Parmesan and egg in blender. Whirl until smooth.

Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Layer half in dish. Sprinkle with flour. Spread with half each of the cheese mixture, tomato sauce and mozzarella. Repeat layers.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes or until tender. Let stand 15 minutes.

Makes 8 servings
Source: janz, 12-18-1999