How to Make Spaghetti with Red Chard and Mustard Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti with Red Chard and Mustard Cream Sauce is a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish that is perfect for cozy nights in. The combination of tender red chard, creamy mustard sauce, and al dente spaghetti creates a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch red Swiss chard, stems trimmed and finely chopped, leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream, or as needed
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Total Time: 48 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a deep frying pan over low heat. Cook onions, chard stalks, and garlic until soft while stirring, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chard leaves and the rest of the butter. Cover and cook until chard is soft and wilted, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine cream and mustard in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add to chard in pan and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover, and cook until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Add drained pasta to vegetable sauce and stir to combine. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    862 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 743mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 99g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1075mg