Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 375F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with ½ tablespoon of oil. Sauté the onion, beef and garlic with salt and Italian seasoning until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
Wipe the skillet clean and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the sliced zucchini and season with additional salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until the zucchini is soft.
Combine ingredients by transferring the zucchini and cooked quinoa to the baking dish along with the canned tomatoes. Thoroughly stir to combine everything.
Spread the cottage cheese in an even layer over the mixture, then top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake the casserole for 25 minutes, or until slightly golden. Top with fresh basil, serve and enjoy!
