# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces short pasta (penne or fusilli)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Cheese & Cranberry
04 - 7 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
05 - 3.5 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
06 - 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Nuts & Garnish
09 - 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Zest of 1 orange (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Boil pasta in generously salted water following package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, then set pasta aside.
03 - Arrange Brie cubes in a small baking dish. Top with cranberries, drizzle with honey, sprinkle thyme leaves and black pepper evenly.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until Brie melts and bubbles and cranberries soften.
05 - Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Pour the baked Brie and cranberry mixture over pasta, add a splash of reserved pasta water, and gently toss to coat.
07 - Fold in half of the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley into the pasta mixture.
08 - Plate immediately and garnish with remaining walnuts, parsley, and orange zest if desired.
