1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp. chopped green chilies
1 tsp. chili powder
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. water
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
4 oz. spaghetti, broken (1 c.)

In bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, cheese, chilies, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and meat; mix well and set aside.

Drop meat mixture by small spoonfuls into sauce mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs and pasta are done.

To serve, spoon onto serving plate lined with chopped lettuce and garnish with tortilla chips and black olives. Serves 4.