Dianne's Spaghetti Sauce for 6 Qt Nesco
This is a "quantity" recipe for cooking in a 6 qt. Nesco roaster oven or slow cooker. I freeze it in pints for the two of us or quarts for my daughter and her family. This is the basic version. See the recipe for variation ideas.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Dianne's Spaghetti Sauce 6 Qt Nesco
Recipe By : Dianne Larson Ward
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Heirloom Italian
Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef
5 Cups Chopped Onion -- 3 Large
2 Tbsp Granulated Garlic
2 1/2 Tbsp Dried Basil -- Or
6 Tbsp Fresh Basil (Preferred) -- Chopped Well
4 Tbsp Worchestershire Sauce
1/2 Teasp Black Pepper
1/2 Teasp Salt -- (Optional)
5 15 Oz Cans Tomato Sauce
3 6 Oz Cans Tomato Paste
Heat 6 qt. Nesco to highest heat and cover for a few minutes for the heat to build. Spray inside of well with non-stick spray if necessary.
Immediately, Add beef (crumbled). Cook on HIGH heat, covered until beef is gray all the way thru. Drain excess fat off if the meat was not very lean. (I usually just skim the fat off the top after the sauce has finished cooking..that way you don't throw out meat juices too.)
Add chopped onion and cook on HIGH, covered for 5 minutes or until onion is almost transparent.
Add all remaining ingredients. You might want to save one can of tomato sauce to add after it cooks down a bit if the pot looks like it is going to be too full. It could bubble out onto the counter if the pot is too full. If you keep the amounts to those listed here it shouldn't be a problem. If it looks like it might, just scoop out 1 c. of the liquid and set aside to add back to the pot after an hour or so.
Bring to simmer. Cook at 225f to 250f, covered until well cooked and flavors are blended. The longer the better. I generally let it cook 4 or 5 hours.
When sauce has cooled, divide it into freezer containers and freeze.
Yes, you can cook it faster on a higher heat but stir often to prevent burning. Don't go over 325f. Slower is better. Besides, why defeat the purpose of throwing it in at noon and just letting it take care of itself?
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NOTES : Other things like mushrooms, green pepper, etc can be added as long as the pot isn't over filled. (Use less meat to make the difference). 1/2 cup of red wine added with the tomato sauce etc is NOT a bad thing.
True yield depends on the size of freezer containers, appetites, etc. You should get at least 4 family meals from this recipe.
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