Farfalle pasta with mustard sauce

4 servings

30 minutes

Farfalle pasta with mustard sauce is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the delicate texture of 'butterflies' with the spicy sharpness of Dijon mustard. The history of farfalle pasta traces back to the northern regions of Italy, where its shape symbolizes elegance and sophistication. The mustard sauce gives the dish an unusual flavor: the creamy softness of mayonnaise is balanced by the spicy sharpness of mustard and the rich aroma of Worcestershire sauce. Pork loin adds juiciness, while Parmesan provides exquisite stickiness and piquancy. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and special occasions when you want to impress guests with an unusual combination of flavors. Simple to prepare yet exquisite in taste, this recipe will become a favorite among Italian gastronomy enthusiasts.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 732.2
• Proteins: 32.3g
• Fats: 26.1g
• Carbohydrates: 90.2g

Ingredients

• Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 500 g
• Carbonade: 250 g
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
• Mayonnaise: 4 tbsp
• Dijon mustard: 2 tsp
• Worcestershire sauce: 2 ml

Cooking steps

1. We put water, wait for it to boil, and then add the 'butterfly' pasta, cooking it in the traditional way.

   Required ingredients:

   • Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 500 g

2. We cut the carbonade (you can use neck or ham instead) into thin slices, then cut each slice into strips and each strip in half. Do not chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carbonade: 250 g

3. Grate cheese on a fine grater in a separate plate. You don't need much, just enough to give stickiness to the pasta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g

4. In a separate bowl or cup, mix the mustard sauce for pasta: for two tablespoons of mayonnaise — one teaspoon of Dijon mustard (per serving). Taste the sauce as you add. Depending on how spicy you like it, you can add more or less mustard. Add 2 drops of Worcestershire sauce (though it can be without it, but better with it) and mix everything together. The sauce is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 4 tablespoons
   • Dijon mustard: 2 teaspoons
   • Worcestershire sauce: 2 ml
   • Dijon mustard: 2 teaspoons

5. Mix the chopped carbonade with the cooked pasta and the resulting sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the carbonade and sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carbonade: 250 g
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g