Recipes for a Crowd

1 Combine water, tomato paste, tomatoes, peppers, onions, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, basil, red pepper, and thyme in
steam-jacketed kettle or stock pot. Mix well; bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
2 Add macaroni to salted water; bring to a boil stirring constantly. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain well. Do not
overcook.
3 Brown beef until beef loses its pink color. Drain or skim off excess fat.
4 Combine beef, tomato sauce mixture, and macaroni. Mix well.
5 Pour about 8-1/4 quarts macaroni mixture in each pan.
6 Sprinkle 1-1/3 cups cheese over macaroni mixture in each pan.
7 Using a convection oven, bake 20 minutes at 325 F. on high fan, closed vent or until mixture is bubbling and cheese is melted.
CCP: Internal temperature must reach 155 F. or higher for 15 seconds. Hold for service at 140 F. or higher.