Cavatappi Beef Ragu

Ingredients

• 1 Carrot
• 1/4 oz Parsley
• 6 oz Cavatappi Pasta
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
• 14 oz Marinara Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Cream Cheese
• 3 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Prep
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
   • Trim, peel, and finely chop carrot. Pick parsley leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
2. Cook Pasta
   • Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain.
3. Cook Carrot
   • While cavatappi cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add carrot; cook, stirring, until browned and tender, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook Beef
   • Increase heat under pan with carrot to medium high and add a drizzle of oil. Push carrot to one side of pan.
   • Add beef to empty side. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring, until beef is cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
   • Stir carrot and beef to combine.
5. Finish Sauce
   • Stir in marinara and 1/3 cup water. Reduce to a simmer and cook until sauce has slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
   • Stir in cream cheese until thoroughly combined.
   • Add drained cavatappi, half the chopped parsley, and 1 Tbsp butter; stir until pasta is warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve
   • Divide pasta between plates or bowls. Top with Parmesan and remaining chopped parsley. Serve.

Source

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