1/2 c. minced onion
1 clove garlic; optional
1/2 lb. hamburger
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
1 c. water
8 oz. pkg. uncooked spaghetti
1 c. grated cheddar cheese

Brown meat until it loses red color. Stir in onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Cover. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove garlic. Add chili powder and water; heat.

Break 1/2 of uncooked spaghetti into greased 2 quart casserole dish. Cover with 1/2 of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1/2 of cheese. Repeat layers of spaghetti, meat sauce, and cheese. Bake covered 30-40 minutes at 325 degrees.