Spaghetti With Meat Sauce For Fifty - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 lb. ground beef
5 qt. tomato puree
1 qt. water
1 3/4 qt. tomato sauce
1 lb. onions, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. thyme, ground
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. oregano, dried, crumbled
1 Tbsp. basil, dried, crumbled
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
5 lb. spaghetti

Preparation

Brown beef.
Drain off fat.
Add remaining sauce ingredients to cooked beef.
Cook slowly, stirring frequently, until thickened, approximately 1/2 hour.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Bring 5 gallons water to boil.
Add 5 ounces salt and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Add pasta gradually while stirring. Return to a fast boil.
Cook uncovered until tender but firm, approximately 10 minutes.
Serve 6 ounces sauce over 4 ounces spaghetti.