1 lb. ground chuck
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
8 oz. can tomato sauce
3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 lbs.), washed, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1. Make meatballs - first five ingredients. In medium bowl, combine ground chuck, egg, 3 tablespoons water, bread crumbs, salt and parsley; mix lightly. With hands, shape into balls.

2. In hot butter, saute meatballs, along with onion, garlic and cumin a single layer at a time, until browned on all sides. Drain off fat.

3. Add salt, tomato sauce and zucchini. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 8 to 10 minutes, until zucchini is tender. Serves 6.