1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lg. egg
2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp. dehydrated minced garlic
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 (8 oz.) can whole tomatoes, in puree, cut up
2 1/2 c. water
4 beef bouillon cubes
2 tsp. dehydrated minced onion
1/2 c. elbow macaroni or ditalini pasta
4 c. green or yellow zucchini, cut in bite-size pieces

Combine beef, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper and 1 teaspoon cumin. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch meat balls. Brown in 5-quart saucepan over medium high heat. Drain, add remaining 1 teaspoon cumin and other ingredients except zucchini. Bring to boiling, simmer covered 20 minutes. Add zucchini during last 5 minutes. Time 45 to 50 minutes. 8 to 10 servings.