Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Recipe courtesy of MrsD12*3*04

2 TBSP olive oil

2 TBSP butter

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes

1 (15oz.) can tomato sauce

3 TBSP tomato paste

1 TBSP dried parsley flakes

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

¼ tsp dried basil

dash of thyme

dash black pepper

dash red peppers

½ - 1 tsp salt

Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in saucepan.

1. When butter is melted, add onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft.
2. Add beef and brown, drain if desired.
3. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.