In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, water, sugar, oregano, black pepper, basil, bay leaf, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before spreading it over pizza dough.
