3 tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup packed boiling water
3 (24 ounce) cans tomato paste
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and boiled water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste, reduce heat to medium and simmer 30 minutes.