Broccoli, Walnut & Blue Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Cook penne pasta according to packet directions.

2. 2

   When there is four minutes remaining in the pasta cooking time throw in the broccoli florets.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil and add chopped walnuts and fry gently for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Drain the pasta, adding 4 tablespoons cooking water to the walnuts.

5. 5

   Return the pasta to the pan, add the walnuts and creamy blue cheese, cubed.

6. 6

   Gently stir on the heat, just to melt the cheese.

7. 7

   Squeeze over lemon juice to serve.