BROCCOLI, WALNUT & BLUE CHEESE PASTA

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I have had a dish similar to this at a restaurant in the past and enjoyed it. So, when I saw this recipe in the 2008 Christmas copy of BBC Good Magazine I wanted to jot it down.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 ounces penne pasta
8 1/2 ounces broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3 1/2 ounces blue cheese, creamy variety
lemon juice, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook penne pasta according to packet directions.
  • When there is four minutes remaining in the pasta cooking time throw in the broccoli florets.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil and add chopped walnuts and fry gently for 1 minute.
  • Drain the pasta, adding 4 tablespoons cooking water to the walnuts.
  • Return the pasta to the pan, add the walnuts and creamy blue cheese, cubed.
  • Gently stir on the heat, just to melt the cheese.
  • Squeeze over lemon juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.4, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 731.5, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 24.2

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