2 slices bacon, diced
2 med. onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1 tsp. chili powder
2 (8 oz.) cans Hunt's tomato sauce
2 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
1/2 lb. spaghetti
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

In a large pan or heavy skillet, fry bacon about 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic cook until soft. Add meat; cook and stir until meat loses red color. Stir in seasonings, Hunt's tomato sauce and water. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes. Stir in ripe olives. Break half the uncooked spaghetti into a greased 2 quart casserole. Cover with half the sauce, half the cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with lid or metal foil. Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until browned and bubbly looking.