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	Beef and Vegetable Cheese Casserole PointsPlus®: 7 INSTRUCTIONS 1 spray(s) cooking spray 2 medium fresh tomato(es), sliced 2 medium uncooked zucchini, sliced 12 oz uncooked lean ground beef 1 large uncooked onion(s), finely chopped 2 clove(s) garlic clove(s), minced 1 cup(s) canned tomato sauce 2 cup(s) fat free cottage cheese 1 large uncooked egg yolk(s) 1/2 cup(s) low fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, oregano or rosemary, chopped 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste Preheat oven to 500ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes. Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Spread beef mixture in a large, shallow baking dish (3 quart or 9 X 13-inches) and top with roasted vegetables. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF. Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula. Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes. Cut into six equal pieces and serve immediately. (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.)