Large can crushed tomatoes and about 1/4 cup of water, 1 Tabs garlic powder or 2 cloves minced fresh garlic, 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 tsp onion powder or fresh onion diced. Salt & pepper to taste. Simmer for about 30 minutes or longer so the seasonings blend. You can add more or less of the seasonings.