Pasta Sauce Big Batch Food

BIG-BATCH BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a very large saucepan. Gently cook the bacon, onions, carrots and celery for 20 mins until golden. Add the garlic, herbs, bay and mushrooms, then cook for 2 mins more.
• Heat a large frying pan until really hot. Crumble in just enough mince to cover the pan, cook until brown, then tip in with the veg. Continue to fry the mince in batches until used up. Tip the tomatoes and purée in with the mince and veg. Rinse the cans out with the red wine, if you have some, or with a little water, then add to the pan with the vinegar and sugar. Season generously and bring to a simmer. Simmer slowly for 1 hr until thick and saucy and the mince is tender. Serve with pasta and parmesan.
• If you want to make this in a slow cooker, visit our slow cooker bolognese recipe.

BIG BATCH SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan.
• Saute onions and garlic until tender.
• Add rest of ingredients.
• Heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat.
• Simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours.
• Stir occasionally.
• After it has simmered, cool completely and store in freezer bags or containers in increments that you find best for your family; (When ready to use, thaw and heat).
• Or process in a boiling covered canner for 35 minutes
• Favorite ingredients can be added like sliced mushrooms, cooked/drained sausage, hamburger, etc.
• This sauce is great for any Italian dish.
• Great as a sauce for pasta and as a pizza sauce.

BIG-BATCH SPAGHETTI SAUCE

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.

BIG-BATCH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a stockpot, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cheese and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally., Serve desired amount over spaghetti. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.