3 bacon strips, fried and crumbled
1 sm. onion, chopped and sauteed in bacon fat
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce plus 1/3 can water
1/4 tsp. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
Oregano to taste
1 tomato sauce can of instant rice

Simmer first 8 ingredients for 10 minutes. Add rice. Remove from heat, cover and allow to sit until liquid is absorbed.