Million Dollar Spaghetti Sauce For A Crowd Recipe

Name: Million Dollar Spaghetti Sauce For A Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 lbs ground chuck; 7 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or 2 - 6.7 lbs cans, Do not add water); 6 tablespoons hamburger (may be in packets by instant gravies) or 6 tablespoons meatloaf seasoning mix (may be in packets by instant gravies); 2 bay leaves; 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (may use dry, but fresh is best); 1 lemon, juice of; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 7 onions, chopped; 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick); 7 (1 lb) boxes spaghetti

Servings: persons

7 lbs ground chuck
7 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or 2 - 6.7 lbs cans, Do not add water)
6 tablespoons hamburger (may be in packets by instant gravies) or 6 tablespoons meatloaf seasoning mix (may be in packets by instant gravies)
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (may use dry, but fresh is best)
1 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
7 onions, chopped
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
7 (1 lb) boxes spaghetti

1
Brown onions in butter until golden and limp.
2
Remove to a huge pot or divide equally into 2 dutch ovens.
3
In a separate pan, brown meat well and then drain of all fat.
4
Add meat to the pot you have the onions & stir in all of the seasonings.
5
Simmer for a few minutes while you open sauces and pour in pan.
6
After emptying last can, fill it 1/4 full of water and swish around to remove all of the tomato sauce, pour into the next can and swish until all the cans are clean.
7
Add this anemic catsup into the pan of sauce.
8
Check the recipe once more to make sure all of the ingredients have been added.
9
Each one is important, but do not add TWICE!
10
THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE SAUCE TO HAVE ANYTHING LEFT OUT.
11
Simmer slowly for 2-3 hours.
12
Check every 40 minutes or earlier to stir.
13
Remove bay leaves when through with cooking.
14
Makes a nice med thick meat sauce.
15
**Cook your pasta and serve.

316

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 lbs ground chuck, 7 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or 2 - 6.7 lbs cans, Do not add water), 6 tablespoons hamburger (may be in packets by instant gravies) or 6 tablespoons meatloaf seasoning mix (may be in packets by instant gravies), 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Million Dollar Spaghetti Sauce For A Crowd falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Million Dollar Spaghetti Sauce For A Crowd

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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