# Components:
→ 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 (or maple syrup for vegan option)
07 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Nuts & Garnish
09 - ⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Zest of 1 orange (optional)
# Method:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the Brie and cranberries.
02 - Boil pasta in generously salted water following package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
03 - Place Brie cubes in a small baking dish. Distribute cranberries over the top, drizzle honey, and sprinkle thyme and black pepper evenly.
04 - Bake mixture for 12 to 15 minutes until Brie is melted and cranberries are tender.
05 - Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant; set aside.
06 - Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Pour baked Brie and cranberry mixture over pasta, add a splash of reserved pasta water, and toss gently to coat.
07 - Fold in half the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley evenly.
08 - Serve immediately garnished with remaining walnuts, parsley, and optional orange zest.
