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title: Cavatappi Chicken Sausage Ragù
source: HelloFresh | https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cavatappi-chicken-sausage-ragu-6669c4e2223895220f1989e4
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Pasta
  - Comfort Food
rating: 3.0
rating_count: 2
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the rich, flavorful ragù reminiscent of childhood goulash
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to prepare with straightforward instructions
image: "data/recipes/cavatappi-chicken-sausage-rag.jpg"
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Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Trim, peel, and finely chop @carrot{1%unit}. Pick @parsley{1%bunch} leaves from stems and roughly chop.

Once water is boiling, add @cavatappi pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{9%minutes}. Drain.

While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add carrot and cook, stirring, until browned and tender ~{6%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Increase heat under pan to medium-high and add another drizzle of oil. Push carrot to one side of pan. Add @italian chicken sausage mix{2%unit} to empty side. Cook, breaking sausage into pieces, until browned ~{4%minutes}. Sprinkle with @italian seasoning{1%packet} and cook, stirring, until sausage is cooked through ~{4%minutes}. Do not add salt or pepper. Stir carrot and sausage to combine.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in @marinara cup{1%cup}, @cream cheese{2%oz}, and @butter{1%tbsp} until melted and fully combined. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly ~{2%minutes}.

Divide pasta between plates or bowls. Top with @parmesan cheese{1%oz} and remaining chopped parsley. Serve immediately.