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Cavatappi Beef Ragù Bolognese (with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Italian parsley)

Yields2 Servings

 3 oz finely diced carrot
 ¼ oz coarsely chopped Italian parsley
 6 oz cavatappi pasta (or similar tubed pasta)
 10 oz ground beef
 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 14 oz marinara sauce
 2 tbsp cream cheese
 ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp butter (optional)
 sea salt and freshly cracked ground pepper (to taste)
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain.

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Step 2
Trim, peel and finely chop carrot. Pick parsley leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves. While cavatappi cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add carrot; cook, stirring, until browned and tender, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Step 3
Increase heat under pan to medium high and add another drizzle of olive oil. Push carrot to one side of pan. Add beef to empty side. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring until beef is cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir carrot and beef together to combine.

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Step 4
Stir in marinara and 1/3 cup water (½ cup for 4 servings). Reduce to a simmer and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until thoroughly combined. Add drained cavatappi, 1 tbsp. butter, and half the chopped parsley; stir until pasta is warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Divide pasta between bowls. Top with Parmesan and remaining chopped parsley.
Serve.

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

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