# 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 (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)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Boil pasta in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and set aside.
03 - Place Brie cubes into a small baking dish. Top with cranberries, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle thyme and black pepper evenly.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until Brie is melted and the cranberries are softened.
05 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Add baked Brie and cranberry mixture along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss gently until evenly coated and creamy.
07 - Stir in half of the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley.
08 - Serve immediately, topped with remaining walnuts, parsley, and orange zest if desired.
