How to Make a Simple Meat Sauce Recipe

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.