Chicken Spaghetti

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. thyme

6 peppercorns

Stalk of celery

Onion

3 cloves garlic

1 carrot

1 bay leaf

1 lb. dried spaghetti or equivalent amount in fresh pasta

1 c. onion, chopped

1 c. celery, chopped

1 c. green pepper, chopped

1 garlic clove, pressed or chopped finely

2 tbsp. butter

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, drained & chopped

2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. cumin powder

1 tsp. chili powder

Salt & pepper to taste

3/4 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated

1 sm. can sliced black olives, drained