Recipe Basic Meatballs; *
2 tb Margarine Or Butter
1/8 ts Instant Minced Garlic; **
1/2 ts Thyme Leaves
1/2 lb Fresh Mushrooms; ***
3    Zucchini; Md, ****
1/2 ts Salt
1/3 c  Parmesan Cheese; Grated
2    Tomatoes; *****

* See Recipe 12.
** You can substitute 1 fresh clove of garlic, minced, or 1/8 t of
: garlic powder for the instant minced garlic.
*** Wash and trim the mushrooms and then slice them.
**** Thinly slice the zucchini. There should be about 4 cups of the
: slices.
***** Cut each tomato into 8 wedges.
Prepare the basic meatballs and set aside. Melt the margarine in a large
skillet. Add the garlic, thyme leaves, mushrooms, and zucchini; cook over
medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the
cooked meatballs; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the
vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the salt and
cheese. Add the tomato wedges, cover and heat for 2 to 3 minutes.