Zucchini-Burger Italiano

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook zucchini, uncovered, in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes. Drain well.

Step 2

Cook ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat. Stir in rice, tomato sauce (I use 15 ounces tomato paste plus enough water to thin it to sauce consistency. ) Combine cottage cheese and egg.

Step 3

Arrange the zucchini slices in bottom of 11x7 baking dish. Spoon the meat mixture over. Spread cottage cheese mixture over meat.

Step 4

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheddar over, and bake 10 minutes more.