Pasta with Beans and Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add onions and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add meat and red pepper.
4. 4
   Saute until meat is no longer pink, breaking up large pieces, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add 6 1/2 cups broth, beans and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Mix in pasta.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to medium, Simmer uncovered until pasta is just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often and adding remaining broth by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is too thick, about 12 minutes.
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper.