Pastitsio Goes Light Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 x garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 x onion, minced
• 2 x carrots, finely diced
• 1 x zucchini, finely minced
• 3/4 lb lean grnd beef
• 1 1/2 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dry thyme
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 19 ounce canned tomatoes
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 c. lowfat milk
• 1 x egg
• 1 c. 2% cottage cheese
• 1 c. mozzarella, part-skin,
•     shredded
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 3 c. pasta shells
• 1/4 c. parmesan, freshly grated
•     This is the Greek variation of lasagna.

Directions