Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Cook the chopped onion and ground beef until the beef is fully cooked.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, cut the zucchini and summer squash into small, 1/4" - 1/2" cubes.

Step 4

Once the beef is done cooking, set aside and drain.

Step 5

Cook the zucchini and summer squash for about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Add in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices.

Step 7

Continue cooking over medium heat for another 15 minutes, stirring often.

Step 8

Add the cooked beef and onions back into the tomato sauce mixture and stir.

Step 9

Pour about 1/2 of the tomato sauce mixture into a 8" x 10" casserole dish.

Step 10

Place 3 of the lasagna noodles on top of the mixture (breaking each one in half if necessary), pressing each one down so that it's covered with about 1/4" of the tomato mixture on top.

Step 11

Add 1/2 of the cottage cheese to the casserole dish.

Step 12

Top with 1/2 of the parmesan and 1/2 of the mozzarella.

Step 13

Repeat steps 9-12 with the remaining ingredients.

Step 14

Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 15

Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.

Step 16

Serve warm and enjoy!