Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 dash thyme
1 dash black pepper
1 dash red pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in saucepan.
When butter is melted, add onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft.
Add beef and brown, drain if desired.
Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over cooked pasta of your choice.