Recipe: Spaghetti for 7 or for 100

Hi Suzie. Here are some quantities that might help.

Homemade Spaghetti
(serves approximately 7)

1 pound lean ground beef
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
15 fresh mushrooms, sliced
5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound spaghetti

In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; cut up any remaining chunks of beef and reserve.
In a large saucepan, combine whole tomatoes and paste; mash until smooth. Cover and heat on low.
In a large skillet over medium heat, quickly sear onion and celery until transparent; add to tomato sauce in saucepan. In same skillet, saute bell peppers and mushrooms for a few minutes, but do not allow them to become soft; add to tomato sauce.
Add Italian seasoning, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaves, basil and garlic to tomato sauce; add beef and mix. Remove cover, simmer over low heat and continue to simmer all day, stirring occasionally.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Add sauce to pasta; serve.
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(Ingredients for approximately 100)

15 pounds lean ground beef
30 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
30 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
15 large onion, chopped
60 stalks celery, chopped
30 green bell peppers, chopped
15 red bell pepper, chopped
220 fresh mushrooms, sliced
4-2/3 cups Italian seasoning
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes
60 bay leaves
1-3/4 cups and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
44 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 17 pounds spaghetti
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OR here are approximate quantities for using jars of spaghetti sauce.

Baked Spaghetti

12-3/4 pounds lean ground beef
17 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
16 - 17 pounds spaghetti
17 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In large skillet, cook hamburger until brown. Mix spaghetti sauce into skillet. Reduce heat and simmer.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Mix in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Mix together spaghetti and meat mixture, pour into baking pans.
Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.