Rigatoni with Mustard Cream Sauce

Rigatoni with mustard cream sauce is the ultimate in comforting pasta recipes. Toss in some added protein or enjoy as is for a delicious dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Course Pasta

Cuisine American

Keyword mustard cream pasta sauce, pasta with cream sauce, pasta with mustard sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 117kcal

Author Shannah Coe

Ingredients

16 ounces rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh Parmesan
Fresh basil

Instructions

Heat a large pot of water over high heat. Add 1 tsp salt and pasta. Cook for 6 minutes.
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tsp oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic
Add chicken broth and cook for 2-3 minutes.
1/4 cup chicken broth
Whisk in mustard and tarragon and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Whisk in heavy cream and cook for 1 minute.
1/2 cup heavy cream
Add hot pasta to sauce and toss to combine. Cook for an additional minute. Season with additional salt and pepper. Garnish with Parmesan and basil.
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Fresh Parmesan, Fresh basil

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