{"id":14965,"date":"2025-12-02T16:33:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=14965"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:33:42","slug":"church-supper-spaghetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=14965","title":{"rendered":"Church Supper Spaghetti"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe describes a style of spaghetti commonly served at community gatherings, potlucks, and church suppers in North America. It is characterized by its simple, hearty, and crowd-pleasing nature, often prepared in large quantities. The focus is on a straightforward, savory meat sauce served over spaghetti noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It yields a large quantity suitable for feeding a group or for multiple family meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The recipe uses common, pantry-staple ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a simple, no-fuss dish that is reliable and consistently well-received.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The flavors improve when made ahead, making it ideal for planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 pounds (900g) ground beef (80\/20 lean\/fat ratio is typical)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 large yellow onion, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 (29-ounce) cans tomato sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups water or beef broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaspoons salt, or to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 bay leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 pounds (900g) dried spaghetti noodles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Meat:<\/strong>\u00a0In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Break up the meat with a spoon until it is fully browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build the Sauce:<\/strong>\u00a0To the pot, add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water or broth, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Stir thoroughly to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simmer:<\/strong>\u00a0Bring the sauce to a low boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot partially, allowing a small vent. Let the sauce simmer gently for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. For deeper flavor, simmer for 2-3 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook the Pasta:<\/strong>\u00a0About 30 minutes before serving, bring a very large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong>\u00a0Remove the bay leaves from the sauce. Serve the hot sauce over portions of cooked spaghetti. Pass grated Parmesan cheese at the table.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I use a different type of meat?<\/strong><br>A: Yes. A 50\/50 mix of ground beef and ground pork or Italian sausage is common. For a leaner option, ground turkey can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can this recipe be made in a slow cooker?<\/strong><br>A: Yes. After browning the meat and onions, transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Why is sugar added to the sauce?<\/strong><br>A: A small amount of sugar is a traditional technique used to balance the acidity of the tomatoes, resulting in a smoother, more mellow flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Must Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The defining characteristic of this style of spaghetti is its simplicity and volume. It is not an authentic Italian rag\u00f9, but a distinct American community dish. The long, slow simmering time is crucial for developing the flavor and allowing the sauce to thicken properly. Do not rush this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For longer storage, the cooled sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is recommended to store the sauce and cooked pasta separately to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy. Reheat the sauce separately and combine with freshly cooked or reheated pasta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To reheat refrigerated or thawed sauce, warm it gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About This Recipe This recipe describes a style of spaghetti commonly served at community gatherings, potlucks, and church suppers in&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14966,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Church Supper Spaghetti - Best Food Recipes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=14965\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Church Supper Spaghetti - 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