Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Ground Beef
• Onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Diced Tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• Tomato Paste
• Dried Parsley Flakes
• Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Red Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to Make Basic Spaghetti Meat Sauce

1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 3 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
4. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened.
6. Serve over your favorite cooked spaghetti. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).