BIG-BATCH SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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This hearty, old-fashioned spaghetti sauce will satisfy even the largest appetite. It may look like a lot of work, but it goes together fast and smells so good as it cooks. - Margaret Malinowski Queen Creek, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 38 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 bacon strips
8 pounds ground beef
4 large onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, diced
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup olive oil
16 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
2 cups water
1 cup white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dried celery flakes
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Cook beef over medium heat in drippings until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove beef and keep warm., In the same pot, saute the onions, peppers and mushrooms in oil for 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. , Stir in flour until blended. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble bacon; return bacon and beef to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Maynor Escobar
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This sauce is the best! It's so flavorful and delicious. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Imran Joyia
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I made this sauce for a party and everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sardar Shahzaib
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I'm a huge fan of spaghetti sauce and this recipe is one of my favorites. The sauce is so flavorful and it's the perfect consistency. I love that I can make a big batch and freeze it for later. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mohammad Rasel
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I made this sauce for my family and they loved it. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it's been simmering all day. I'll definitely be making this again.


Paul Bobisty
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This sauce is amazing! I love the way the flavors come together. It's the perfect sauce for spaghetti or meatballs.


Mark Pyorre
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I'm not a big fan of tomato sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dennis Thompson
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This sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients. I'll definitely be making this again.


Stefan Dubljevic
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients but the flavor is incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pawan Lamsal
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it. Thanks for sharing!


STUDY BWOY
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This sauce is great! Even my picky kids loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jessica niveahterson
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I've been looking for a good spaghetti sauce recipe for years and I finally found it! This sauce is everything I've been looking for: flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a big crowd. Thanks for sharing!


Studio Felicity
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't always have time to cook a complicated meal. This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes like it's been simmering all day. I love that I can make a big batch and freeze it for later. The sauce is


Ikram Rajha
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I was skeptical at first because I'm not a big fan of tomato sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and it's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bikey Yadav
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This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on spaghetti, meatballs, and even pizza. Five stars!


Elvis Oloka
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I love this recipe! It's easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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