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Tortellini Mustard Cream Sauce

This Tortellini in Cream Sauce combines cheese tortellini, asparagus and a creamy mustard sauce that is suitable for every mustard lover!

This post is sponsored by Maille via Honest Cooking. All opinions are my own.

a bowl of tortellini in cream sauce. fresh asparagus and a jar of mustard rest in the background.

Now that summer is almost here, I’ve been consuming a lot of picnic and grilling type foods. Even though I seem to eat these foods year round, they just seem to taste better once the weather gets warmer.

One of my favorite condiments to use on sandwiches, burgers, and brats has always been mustard. I slather this on whatever sandwich I’m eating and then put some on the side so that I can dunk into it. Tell me I’m not the only one who does this?

So when Maille sent me some of their gourmet mustards to try, I could hardly contain my excitement. Since I love plain ol’ yellow mustard, I knew I would find a new favorite with their exciting flavors.

If you’ve heard of Maille before, then you know that they have been producing high-quality products for over 267 years. They first opened a boutique last year in New York City and have been growing in popularity ever since.

overhead view of tortellini in mustard cream sauce in a bowl next to asparagus, bread, and a jar of mustard.

As soon as I opened a jar, my senses were delighted. The Dijon mustard was creamy, delicious, and filled with a slight tang, perfect for my mustard-loving self. And since I love creating new recipes, my mind immediately begin to think of everything I could use this mustard on.

After thoughtful consideration, I decided to make a recipe that incorporates mustard in a more unique way.

Not just slathered on a burger or sandwich, but mixed into a dish to make the flavors really stand out. Well, friends, say hello to this Cheese Tortellini with Mustard Cream Sauce.

The name pretty much says is all. Fresh cheese tortellini is combined with asparagus and a creamy mustard sauce that is suitable for every mustard (and pasta) lover. It’s a deliciously different way to enjoy mustard!

a bowl of tortellini in cream sauce. fresh asparagus and a jar of mustard rest in the background.

Ingredients for Tortellini in Cream Sauce 

This easy tortellini dish is the perfect meal to serve when the weather gets warmer or when you’re crunched for time, without sacrificing flavor. With minimal prep time and fresh ingredients, you can wow your dinner guests (or just yourself!) into thinking you spent all day in the kitchen. Sounds pretty good, right?

Here’s what you’ll need to make the sauce for the cheese tortellini: 

  • Cheese tortellini
  • Olive oil
  • Asparagus 
  • Chicken broth
  • Heavy cream
  • Maille Dijon mustard 

How to Make Tortellini in Cream Sauce 

Besides being filled with the mouthwatering tang of Dijon mustard, this Tortellini in Cream Sauce is a breeze to whip up.

When the tortellini is cooking, simply whisk together some chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. As soon as it thickens, remove from the heat, toss it with the cheese tortellini and fresh asparagus, and your flavorful meal is ready to be devoured.

 This Tortellini with Mustard Cream Sauce is perfect for a light and easy meal. Full of fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor, this pasta will become a dinner-time favorite!

overhead view of tortellini in mustard cream sauce in a bowl next to asparagus, bread, and a jar of mustard.

Can I Use Another Type of Tortellini? 

Of course! I used simple cheese tortellini for this easy recipe, but any type of tortellini will work. Just make sure to buy fresh tortellini, not dried. 

Can I Use Another Type of Mustard? 

Mostly likely, yes. However, I wouldn’t recommend using a plain yellow mustard because it doesn’t have the same depth of flavor that Dijon has. 

Tips for Making This Tortellini Dish

  • By using fresh tortellini, you’ll ensure that you get the best flavor possible, which is crucial when pairing with the Maille mustard collection.
  • If asparagus isn’t in season, use another fresh green instead. I imagine that peas, spinach, kale, or another green veggie would pair nicely in this dish. 
  • Give yourself enough time to let the mustard cream sauce for the tortellini thicken fully. It needs a good 10 to 12 minutes on the stove! 

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This Tortellini with Mustard Cream sauce combines cheese tortellini, asparagus and a creamy mustard sauce that is suitable for every mustard lover!
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Tortellini in Cream Sauce

This Tortellini in Cream Sauce combines cheese tortellini, asparagus and a creamy mustard sauce that is suitable for every mustard lover!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta recipe, tortellini recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 244kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons Maille Dijon Mustard (or any kind of dijon mustard)

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, cook tortellini according to packaged directions. Drain and then toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking. Set aside.
  • While tortellini is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet. Add asparagus and saute until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
  • In same skillet, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk together. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and pour over tortellini. Add in asparagus and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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By Gayle | May 13, 2015

Comments

  1. Mir says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:14 am

    This looks completely tempting. I love tortellini, I’m a big fan of cream sauce, and incorporating the mustard is just fantastic. And that shaved parm on top…yes, please!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks, Mir!

      Reply
  2. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Well, I am a mustard AND pasta lover so this is right up my alley! So creative, Gayle. Love it!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks for the kind words, Liz!

      Reply
  3. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I love a mustard cream sauce and have never had it on tortellini. What a creative idea! It looks delicious – especially with that asparagus!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks, Rachelle! This cream sauce is delicious. If you love mustard, then you definitely need to try this!

      Reply
  4. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:54 am

    I ADORE Maille…and creamy mustard covered carby, cheesy goodness, so this pasta is EVERYTHING that I could want in a bowl! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Cheesy carb goodness is always a wonderful thing! Thanks for the pin, Taylor!

      Reply
  5. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:30 am

    What a creative way to use mustard! I love cooking with fresh tortellini for a quick dinner, and this looks delicious! Love the asparagus, too!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks, Kristine! This makes for an easy and delicious weeknight meal!

      Reply
  6. Heather - Butter & Burlap says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:55 am

    When I was little I was not a mustard fan, but as I’ve grown up I’ve totally grown to love it! I’ve never thought to make a mustard cream sauce before, but hey, it’s cooking! Anything goes! And this recipe is a perfect way for me to appreciate mustard 🙂 Great recipe, Gayle!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      I’m the same as you, Heather! I didn’t like it much growing up, but now I love it. And this mustard cream sauce is SO good!

      Reply
  7. Cali @ Cali's Cuisine says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:57 am

    What an inventive dish! I love mustard, pasta and asparagus. What a divine combination!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks, Cali!

      Reply
  8. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:23 am

    I love the creative way you added mustard to this cream sauce. It looks amazing and so fresh with the asparagus! We are big mustard fans so this would be a big hit at our house! So delicious!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Thank you, Kelly! Using mustard in the sauce is a great way to jazz up a pasta dish!

      Reply
  9. mira says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Love Maille mustard, so flavorful and delicious! And this tortellini dish sounds awesome! Pinning to try it!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and pin, Mira!

      Reply
  10. Sam@SugarSpunRun says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I LOVE the sound of this dish! The mustard cream sauce sounds absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you, Sam! It’s one of my favorites!

      Reply
  11. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I LOVE Maille Dijon Mustards. . they are the only ones I use and LOVE this tortellini. . oh my gawd, Gayle looks sooo good!!!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      I’m totally hooked on Maille mustards, Alice! Thanks for the kind words!

      Reply
  12. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:34 am

    That sauce sounds incredible. I LOVE this mustard, I actually have some in the fridge now, so I am going to have to make some soon. Yum!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Sounds like this dish was made for you, Dannii! I hope you love it if you try it!

      Reply
  13. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    May 13, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Gayle – This is right up my alley. I love mustard sauces and throw in some tortellini…heaven! 😀 We’ve been doing more picnic style meals lately as well.

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      This dish is perfect for a picnic, Erin! So simple to make and ready in no time!

      Reply
  14. Christine@ Apple of My Eye says

    May 13, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Ohhh love the idea of a mustard cream sauce! I bet it has SO much flavor. And give me ANYTHING pasta haha. Pinned!

    Also, not sure if this is a blog problem or a personal computer problem, but things seem a bit laggy/glitchy for some reason! Just wanted to give you a heads up :

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and pin, Christine! And thanks for the info about my site! I’ll have to look into that! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    May 13, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Love the sound of that mustard cream sauce! Great way to prepare tortellini!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  16. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    May 13, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Love this tortellini, Gayle! That mustard cream sauce sounds amazing – so delicious! 😀

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you, Jess!

      Reply
  17. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    May 13, 2015 at 11:58 am

    This looks so creamy and delicious! I want to dig in right now!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      This pasta is so good with this creamy sauce, Manali!

      Reply
  18. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    We are a big mustard family. I easily have 5 different types of mustard in my fridge right now, haha! I love the sound of the mustard cream sauce for this pasta! I must try this!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! Sounds like you would love this pasta. Even my husband, who’s not a big fan of mustard, loved this! That’s when I knew it was a keeper! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I am seriously OBSESSED with these Maille mustards. I have seriously already eaten my way through my entire supply. This tortellini looks amazing, Gayle! I’m OBSESSED with that sauce! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Aren’t they the best mustards, Justine? Thanks so much for the kind words and pin!

      Reply
  20. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Gayle, my husband would love this. He is obsessed with any type of mustard. Just loves it!! This pasta looks light and summery! Can’t wait to try it out. I should surprise the hubby with it this weekend! 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Oh sounds like you found the next dish to make for your husband, Cyndi! 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind words and pin!

      Reply
  21. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    May 13, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Ugh this looks so so creamy and flavorful! Honestly I’ve been having a stuffed pasta craving for about a month now (whether it’s tortellini, ravioli, or stuffed shells) and this is just mouthwatering 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks, Medha! I always crave pasta, so this dish definitely hit the spot!

      Reply
  22. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    May 13, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    This is seriously making me drool over here, Gayle! Mustard cream sauce… I am dying. Such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you, Annie!

      Reply
  23. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    May 13, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    Such a creative mustard recipe! I love my pasta! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you, Ashley!

      Reply
  24. Annie @ ciaochowbambina says

    May 13, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    So inventive, Gayle! I am loving all the flavors here! And your photos are making me hungry! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and pin, Annie!

      Reply
  25. Venus @ The Venus Family says

    May 13, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    This is one of the best Tortellini I have seen. Thanks Gayle for sharing.. it looks delicious

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks for the compliments!

      Reply
  26. Cailee says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Oh my goodness this looks amazing!! Tortellini is SO yummy! I never would have thought to add mustard!! What a fun, unique idea!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks, Cailee! The mustard gives this sauce such great flavor!

      Reply
  27. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    My mouth is watering Gayle! This looks fantastic! Mustard is one of my favorite condiments and I bet tastes delicious in a cream sauce!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you, Keri!

      Reply
  28. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    This looks amazing! It’s making my mouth water!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks, Shelby!

      Reply
  29. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    May 13, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    Love that mustard, Gayle! This recipe looks like a delicious way to use it, too. I’m all about the asparagus right now since that’s what’s available locally at the moment. We’ll be enjoying this soon!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Thank you, Blair! Mustard and asparagus make the perfect combo!

      Reply
  30. marcie says

    May 14, 2015 at 12:45 am

    You did a great job utilizing the mustard in a different way, and that sauce sounds great for pasta! I love fancy mustard — it adds so much flavor. This looks like such a delicious meal!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 14, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks, Marcie! My husband and I devoured this dish!

      Reply
  31. neela manogar says

    May 14, 2015 at 1:18 am

    It looks so appetizing. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 14, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Neela!

      Reply
  32. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says

    May 14, 2015 at 11:57 am

    This seriously look amazing!! I love fancy mustards, especially Dijons. Such great flavor! Love that you added the asparagus for a little freshness! Yum!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 14, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Sounds like you would love this pasta, Jess! The mustard gives it such a nice touch!

      Reply
  33. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    This pasta recipe looks so simple and delicious, Gayle! Especially loving the mustard-cream sauce! perfect for an easy dinner.

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 16, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks, Savita!

      Reply
  34. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    May 19, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Yes, yes, yes! Tortellini is my favorite kind of pasta and I am absolutely swooning over that mustard cream sauce you covered it in!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 19, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Thanks, Sarah!

      Reply
  35. Melissa @ Bits of Umami says

    May 19, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    The fact that I can’t pin this straight to my table and stick a fork on it should be illegal. Cheesy, creamy, carb loaded bowl of heaven. Ahhh! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 20, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks for the kind words and pin, Melissa!

      Reply
  36. Ami@NaiveCookCooks says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Gayle I have never made mustard cream sauce for pasta!! This looks way too delicious, I need to make it for dinner asap!!

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks, Ami!

      Reply
  37. Tyler says

    May 13, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Hi!
    I’m so excited to try this recipe, but I only have the maille original mustard. Could I use that instead? Would I have to make any changes?

    Reply
    • Gayle says

      May 13, 2019 at 10:12 am

      Hi Tyler! I haven’t tried it with the regular version, but I’m thinking that would work just as well. Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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