Pasta with Mustard Crème Fraîche and Chives

Ingredients

• 200 g Penne pasta
• 150 g Crème fraîche
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp Fresh chives
• 1 tbsp Butter
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to package directions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the crème fraîche and Dijon mustard until smooth and warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, loosening the sauce with reserved pasta water as needed, 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Season with salt and black pepper, stir in the sliced chives, and serve topped with grated Parmesan if desired.