INGREDIENTS
1 cup
diced onions (about half of an onion)
1 tbsp
minced garlic (about 5 medium cloves)
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1
medium sized zucchini, peeled and grated
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1 lb
lean (93/7) ground beef
1 tsp
sugar
1 8 ounce can
tomato sauce
1 28 ounce can
diced or crushed tomatoes
12
lasagna noodles
1 cup
1% fat (or fat free) small curd cottage cheese
1 cup
lowfat shredded mozzarella
2/3 cup
freshly grated Parmigiano reggiano
1
egg
additional 1/2 tsp kosher salt, sprinkle of black pepper and Italian seasoning for cheese mixture
2 cups
beef broth
1/3 cup
red wine (or substitute this much extra beef broth)
1
fresh mozzarella ball
fresh basil for garnish + grated Italian seasoning