
Roasted Mushroom & Meat Sauce
Description
A classic marinara sauce enhanced with tender ground beef, tons of veggies and Italian seasonings. A #RealSchoolFood recipe shared by Bethel School District #52, OR.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Canola Oil
- 2qt + 2 cup Mushrooms, Fresh, Sliced
- 3 Large Tomatoes, Fresh, Ripe
- 2 cup Onions, Fresh, Chopped
- ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 cup Canned Olives
- 2 cup Sweet Red Peppers, Raw, Sliced
- 10lb Ground Beef
- 1 #10 can Diced Tomatoes, Low Sodium
- 1qt + 2 cup Tomato Sauce, No Salt Added
- 2 ½ tbsp Basil Leaf
- 3tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 ½ tbsp Salt
- 4lb + 12oz Whole Grain Spaghetti
- 2lb Parmesan Cheese, Grated
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