how to make a simple meat sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound beef top round steak, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch green onions (white and pale green parts only), chopped
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (28 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian herbs, or to taste
• 1 (14.6 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 teaspoon shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook beef, stirring often, until well browned, about 15 minutes. stir garlic and green onions into the beef. cook until softened, about 2 minutes. pour beef broth into skillet and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
• pour in milk, bring to a simmer, and stir pasta sauce into beef mixture. simmer until beef pieces are tender, about 40 minutes. if mixture is too thick, add a little water. season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and italian herbs.
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. stir in penne and return to a boil. cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. pour penne into sauce and toss lightly to coat. transfer into a serving bowl and serve topped with a sprinkle of parmigiano-reggiano cheese.