Pasta Sauce, Big Batch Recipe

Name: Pasta Sauce, Big Batch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs hamburger; 8 bell peppers, various colors, chopped; 4 onions, chopped; 8 carrots, peeled and chopped; 8 celery ribs, chopped; ¼ cup minced garlic, I use jarred; 2 -100 ounces spaghetti sauce; 1 -100 ounce diced tomato, don't drain; 1 -100 ounce tomato paste; 100 ounces water; 4 -6 bay leaves; clubhouse italiano seasoning, to taste; beef bouillon, to taste; seasoning salt, to taste

Servings: persons

5 lbs hamburger
8 bell peppers, various colors, chopped
4 onions, chopped
8 carrots, peeled and chopped
8 celery ribs, chopped
¼ cup minced garlic, I use jarred
2 -100 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 -100 ounce diced tomato, don't drain
1 -100 ounce tomato paste
100 ounces water
4 -6 bay leaves
clubhouse italiano seasoning, to taste
beef bouillon, to taste
seasoning salt, to taste

1
Cook hamburger with onions, carrots, celery, until hamburger is fully cooked, veggies don't have to be tender.
2
Put into a colander and rinse with water to remove fat.
3
Put meat mixture back into a pot and add the rest of the ingredients.
4
I don't measure the to taste items.
5
I just add and taste.
6
Bring to a simmer, and simmer until veggies are tender.
7
Note: The beef bouillon I use 4 heaping tablespoons.
8
The Italiano I give a generous shaking, covering the whole top of the sauce once or twice.
9
The seasoning salt is if it needs any extra seasoning.

1172

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs hamburger, 8 bell peppers, various colors, chopped, 4 onions, chopped, 8 carrots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasta Sauce, Big Batch 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!

Pasta Sauce, Big Batch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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