1 - 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes - plain - 100% natural
2 - 6 oz. cans 100% natural tomato paste
3 - 6 oz. cans water
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar (to cut acidity)
Mix it up. Let it simmer 30 minutes. It's best made the night before.
This sauce is best over Mostaccioli Rigati (with lines).
I like to add some browned crumbled Italian sausage for taste. In the Mediterranean style, you just add a little meat for flavor.