Creamy Brie, tart cranberries, and toasted walnuts combine with pasta for a rich, festive main dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Cheese & Cranberry
04 - 7 oz Brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
05 - 3.5 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
06 - 2 tbsp honey (maple syrup for vegan option)
07 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Nuts & Garnish
09 - 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Zest of 1 orange (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Boil pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
03 - Place Brie cubes in a small baking dish. Add cranberries, drizzle honey, and sprinkle thyme and black pepper on top.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until Brie is melted and cranberries soften.
05 - Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
06 - Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Pour Brie and cranberry mixture over pasta, add reserved pasta water, and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Mix in half of the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley.
08 - Plate immediately, garnishing with remaining walnuts, parsley, and orange zest if desired.
