HEARTY SPAGHETTI

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Field editor Julia Livingston of Frostproof, Florida sent the recipe for this spaghetti that feeds a crowd. For easy transport, assemble pasta and sauce in an insulated carrier.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 25 servings (about 3/4 cup meat sauce with 3/4 cup spaghetti).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 pounds ground beef
5 medium onions, chopped
1 bunch celery, chopped
8 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons salt
4 pounds uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

In two large Dutch ovens or soup kettles, cook the beef, onions and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Serve with meat sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.