Pâtes à la Moutarde

Pâtes à la Moutarde is a delightful French pasta dish that combines creamy mustard sauce with perfectly cooked pasta, offering a rich and tangy flavor. This vegetarian meal is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallot - 1, finely chopped
• Heavy cream - 100 milliliters
• Dijon mustard - 2 tablespoons
• Parmesan cheese - 50 grams, grated
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, mixing well until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the mustard sauce until evenly coated.
5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and combine with the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

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