Stuffed Zucchini

8 Servings

Ingredients:
4 small to medium zucchini
24 oz low-fat cottage cheese
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 c Parmesan cheese
1c spaghetti sauce
1/2 c part skim shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1. Cut each zucchini in half length wise and scoop out the middle. Leaving a zucchini shell to hold the filling.
2. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
3. Divide the filling and fill the eight zucchini shells.
4. Spoon the spaghetti sauce on top of each zucchini shell and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Place the zucchini in a 13 x 9 baking dish and bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutritional Per Serving:

Calories 186; protein 18g; carb 10g; total fat 7g; sodium 614mg

Add ins or Substitutions:

Yellow squash, low fat ricotta cheese, fresh oregano or basil, provolone cheese