Place cleaned red potatoes in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.
Drain the potatoes. Let them cool for about 5 minutes. Using a fork or potato masher, gently press each potato until it's about 1/2 inch thick.
In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the potatoes.