Best 6 Spaghetti Sauce For A Large Group Recipes

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Spaghetti sauce, a versatile and delicious staple in many kitchens, takes center stage in this article with a collection of recipes designed to feed a large group. From classic tomato-based sauces to creamy Alfredo and flavorful pesto, this article offers a diverse range of options to cater to different tastes and preferences. Whether you're planning a family gathering, a potluck dinner, or a large party, these recipes provide ample servings to satisfy the appetites of your guests.

**Recipes Included:**

* **Classic Spaghetti Sauce:** A timeless recipe that forms the foundation of many Italian-inspired dishes. This sauce combines ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and savory spices, simmered to perfection for a rich and flavorful result.

* **Easy Alfredo Sauce:** A creamy and indulgent sauce that pairs wonderfully with spaghetti. Made with a combination of butter, cream, parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic, this sauce is quick to prepare and sure to please.

* **Pesto Sauce:** A vibrant and aromatic sauce that captures the essence of fresh herbs. This recipe uses a blend of basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese, creating a flavorful and versatile sauce that can also be used as a marinade or spread.

* **Puttanesca Sauce:** A flavorful and spicy sauce with a unique combination of ingredients. This recipe includes tomatoes, capers, olives, anchovies, and chili peppers, resulting in a tangy and savory sauce that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

* **Vodka Sauce:** A rich and creamy tomato-based sauce with a touch of vodka. This recipe adds a subtle sweetness and a hint of smokiness to the sauce, creating a complex and alluring flavor profile.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPAGHETTI SAUCE FOR A CROWD



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Time 1h5m

Yield 40-50 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds ground sausage
3 onions, chopped
2 Tb garlic, minced
8 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
8 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tsp fennel
6 bay leaves
1 1/2 T oregano
1 1/2 Tb Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
4 T beef bullion granules
4 T lemon juice
4 Tb brown sugar
6 Tb olive oil
1 1/2 Tb balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Into a large stock pot, or sauce pan place the sausage, onion and garlic. Brown over medium high heat until the sausage is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
  • 2. Add all the other ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
  • 3. Stirring occasionally, allow it to simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate/freeze until ready to use. Will keep in the fridge for 1 week and in the freezer for up to 3 months. To freeze, allow it to come to room temperature, then carefully pour into Ziploc bags or glad-ware storage containers. When you are ready to serve, thaw completely and reheat in a sauce pan over medium high heat, stirring occasionally to be sure it doesn't burn to the bottom of the pan.

SPAGHETTI FOR 100



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Spaghetti for 100 comes from Marilyn Monroe of Lansing, Michigan. "A club I belong to used this main dish for a fund-raising dinner," she reports. "One man came 50 miles because he'd had the dinner the year before and liked it so much. We sent him home with an extra container of sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 100 servings (about 50 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pounds ground beef
2 cups chopped onion
16 garlic cloves, minced
12 cans (29 ounces each) tomato sauce
4 cans (18 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup salt
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons each Italian seasoning, dried basil and oregano
13 pounds spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, brown beef, onion and garlic; drain. Add tomato sauce and paste, salt, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts :

MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI SAUCE FOR A CROWD



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We cooked this tasty spaghetti sauce for a huge PTA fundraiser, People asked for the recipe. It makes enough for 50 servings but can be doubled, etc. Use separate pots for each recipe you cook. We cooked all this food in the school cafeteria kitchen. I had a lot of admiration for the school kitchen chefs after this one meal.

Provided by YaYa1689

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h40m

Yield 4-6 gallons, 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Brown onions in butter until golden and limp.
  • Remove to a huge pot or divide equally into 2 dutch ovens.
  • In a separate pan, brown meat well and then drain of all fat.
  • Add meat to the pot you have the onions & stir in all of the seasonings.
  • Simmer for a few minutes while you open sauces and pour in pan.
  • 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.
  • Add this anemic catsup into the pan of sauce.
  • Check the recipe once more to make sure all of the ingredients have been added.
  • Each one is important, but do not add TWICE!
  • THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE SAUCE TO HAVE ANYTHING LEFT OUT.
  • Simmer slowly for 2-3 hours.
  • Check every 40 minutes or earlier to stir.
  • Remove bay leaves when through with cooking.
  • Makes a nice med thick meat sauce.
  • **Cook your pasta and serve.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE FOR A LARGE GROUP



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Here's one for when you've got up to 20 friends or relatives under one roof and need to come up with something easy for supper. If you find the ingredients need more binding, stir in 1 or 2 cans tomato paste. The ginger and allspice make a nice change from the usual Italian herbs; I've started with fairly small amounts but add more of either spice if it suits you. Add a huge bowl of salad greens tossed with a mixture of oil, vinegar, a little sugar and fresh-ground pepper, plus a couple loaves of garlic bread and you've got a meal.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lbs ground beef
2 large onions, chopped fine
2 large bell peppers, chopped fine
9 cups stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ginger, to taste
1/4 teaspoon allspice, to taste

Steps:

  • In a very large pot, brown the beef, breaking up the meat as it cooks, and spoon off most of the fat.
  • Add the onion and pepper, and cook over medium low heat until the onion is soft.
  • Add the tomatoes through allspice, and simmer until the sauce thickens a bit.
  • Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 330.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 22.4

CROWD-SIZE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Crowd-Size Spaghetti Sauce, a classic meaty main dish, come from Donna Bennet of Bramalea, Ontario. She writes,"This is the best sauce I've ever made. It's handy for a large group, but I also sometimes freeze smaller portions for quick family meals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 70 servings (8 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds ground beef
4 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped ripe olives, drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons salt
4 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons pepper

Steps:

  • In several stockpots, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

ALFREDO FOR A CROWD



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An easy Alfredo sauce you can scale to a large crowd. This will not separate like some Alfredo sauces and is stable enough to make for a group event. The sauce will be stable if you keep it covered. It may be easiest to dip the fettuccine into the sauce with tongs.

Provided by P Addeid

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound butter
1 tablespoon powdered lemon peel (such as Penzeys)
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 teaspoons ground white pepper
3 pounds cream cheese, softened
3 quarts half-and-half
6 ½ pounds shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with lemon peel, garlic, and white pepper in a saucepan over medium-low to low heat. Add cream cheese and half-and-half; cover and and let heat slowly, whisking to combine. Add Parmesan cheese. Stir occasionally with a whisk until cheese is melted and the sauce is an even consistency, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 113.3 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1157.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: This will give your sauce a richer, more flavorful taste.
  • Sauté your vegetables before adding them to the sauce: This will help them caramelize and release their natural sugars, which will add sweetness and depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is best.
  • Season your sauce liberally with salt and pepper: This will help to balance out the flavors and make the sauce more flavorful.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: Spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Making a delicious spaghetti sauce for a large group is easy with the right tips and techniques. By following the tips above, you can create a flavorful, hearty sauce that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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