Spaghetti With Meat Sauce (Ground Beef) for 100

Jun 10, 2023June 10, 20230 8
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce made for a crowd!
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

1 hour 50 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 lbs 90 % lean ground beef
25 1/2 lbs canned tomatoes , diced
11 5/8 lbs tomato paste
6 lbs water
4 lbs onions , dry peeled , chopped
7 ounces granulated sugar
3 3/8 ounces salt
1 5/8 ounces garlic powder
1/2 ounce sweet basil , crushed
1/2 ounce ground thyme
1/3 ounce oregano , crushed
1/4 ounce black pepper
8 whole bay leaves
80 lbs water , boiling
12 lbs spaghetti
2 1/2 ounces salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
100
Calories
514
Sugar
8g
Fat
26g
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is a classic dish that is loved by many. This recipe is great for feeding a large group of people or for batch cooking and enjoying throughout the week. Hearty and delicious, this recipe is the perfect balance of spices and sweetness. The sauce is made with a combination of ground beef, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, and spices and simmers for at least an hour to develop its rich flavor. Served over al dente spaghetti, this recipe is sure to become a favorite of spaghetti lovers everywhere.

Instructions

1.In a large sauté pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat, stirring to break up any clumps, until fully cooked – about 15 minutes.
2.Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onions, sugar, salt, garlic powder, basil, thyme, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaves.
3.Cover and simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4.Bring 80 lbs of water to a boil in a large stock pot. Add 2 1/2 ounces of salt and then 12 lbs of spaghetti.
5.Cook until al dente, around 10 minutes.
6.Drain and remove the bay leaves from the meat sauce.
7.Serve the sauce over the spaghetti.

PROS

This recipe is perfect for feeding a large group of people or batch cooking for easy dinners throughout the week.

The sauce is hearty and flavorful with the perfect balance of spices and sweetness.

CONS

Due to the large amount of ground beef in the recipe, it may not be suitable for those looking to consume less meat.

The recipe requires a large quantity of ingredients and a lot of preparation time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy due to its high fat and calorie content, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The tomatoes in the sauce are a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers.

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