Spaghetti Sauce from Tomato Paste

• 6 oz tomato paste
• 1½ cups water
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat
• then simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. stir occasionally.
• For a meaty sauce
• add 1 pound of lean ground beef
• turkey or sausage. if you go this route
• cook the meat in a skillet first and drain excess grease. add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and cook as directed.
• Spruce up the sauce by using any or all of the following: red pepper flakes
• fresh tomatoes or diced canned tomatoes
• crushed tomatoes
• olive oil
• fresh basil or dried basil
• grated parmesan
• a few minced garlic cloves or fresh chopped onions.