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Delights of Dijon — Mustard Cream Sauce Tortellini


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  • Author: Gayle Spice
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Mustard lovers rejoice, this cream sauce combines cheese tortellini, asparagus and a creamy Dijon mustard sauce to wow your taste buds.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 (16 oz) (450 g) package fresh, cheese tortellini (I found this in the
  • refrigerated section of my grocery store)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed into one inch pieces
  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Maille Dijon Mustard

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, cook tortellini according to packaged directions. Drain
  2. and then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking.
  3. Set aside.
  4. While tortellini is cooking, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium
  5. skillet. Add asparagus and sauté until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove
  6. from skillet and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
  7. In same skillet, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, mustard, salt and
  8. pepper. Whisk together.
  9. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until thickened.
  10. Remove from heat and pour over tortellini. Add in asparagus and toss to coat.
  11. Serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 540