Broccoli, walnut and blue cheese pasta

Broccoli, walnut and blue cheese pasta

By Mary Cadogan
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Prep: 3 mins Cook: 12 mins

Easy

Serves 2
Add colour, crunch, and a dollop of cheesy indulgence to a straightforward pasta dish

Nutrition and extra info

  • Vegetarian

Nutrition:

  • kcal758
  • fat38g
  • saturates12g
  • carbs80g
  • sugars6g
  • fibre7g
  • protein28g
  • salt0.82g
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Ingredients

  • 200g penne pasta
  • 250g broccoli florets
    Broccoli

    Broccoli

    brok-o-lee

    Like cabbage and cauliflower, broccoli is a brassica and is sometimes known by its Italian name…

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
    olive oil

    Olive oil

    ol-iv oyl

    Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…

  • handful chopped walnuts
    Walnuts

    Walnut

    wall-nut

    Walnuts are one of the most popular and versatile of all nuts. When picked young, they're…

  • 100g blue cheese, such as dolcelatte, cubed
  • 1 lemon, juice
    Lemon

    Lemon

    le-mon

    Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…

Method

  1. Cook penne; 4 mins before the end of cooking, throw in broccoli florets. Meanwhile, heat olive oil, add a handful chopped walnuts and fry gently for 1 min.

  2. Drain the pasta, adding 4 tbsp cooking water to the walnuts. Return the pasta to the pan, add the walnuts and creamy blue cheese. Gently stir on the heat, just to melt the cheese. Squeeze over lemon juice to serve.

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Ariana Davies
4th Feb, 2018
5.05
We loved this! I agree that the comments about the cheese being smelly are super over the top, if you don't like blue cheese then yeah, this won't be the recipe for you... I added some spinach and some peas, and a little boullion stock powder, was delicious and easy to make.
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forbairt
7th Sep, 2017
Just made this for lunch and I've to admit I'm torn. It wasn't amazing ... it wasn't bad either. I think I'll try again another time before I rate it though as for now I'd be giving it a 3 which wouldn't really go into my make again list. (That said I didn't have any lemon juice to throw in at the end so that might make a major difference)
matilds
10th Mar, 2017
5.05
I love this recipe and I make it 2-3 times a month as it goes perfect as a lunch box. I don't agree with the smell-opinions that some have stated - maybe you simply don't like blue cheese or chose the wrong type? Because this dish is delicious! It's also so simple and quick to make. Just one thing, if you're planning on using Frozen Broccoli Florets, be aware that you might want to throw them in a minute earlier as well as waiting to continue counting the 4 minutes left on the pasta After the water is boiling again. Tip! Try it with garlic!
LadyNozzer
9th Feb, 2017
5.05
This is a simple, delicious, quick lunch or light supper if you enjoy blue cheese. If you don't, try another recipe!!
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bonitarosa
22nd Dec, 2014
3.05
Just okay. Won't be adding to my saved recipes but did make a change.
clairesp10
25th Sep, 2014
5.05
I'd ignore the rather over-the-top negative comments below - if you like blue cheese, broccoli and walnuts, try it. We do and we love it - a very, very quick and easy supper. My daughter's not keen on blue cheese so she has hers with cheddar and I like to add some peas to the pot and finish with some chopped avocado on the top. Simple and tasty!
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stia_616
25th Feb, 2016
Good cheese smells bad! ;)
Veggie50
10th Jul, 2016
I have made this recipe several times and love it - it has been enjoyed by my family, veggies and non-veggies alike :)
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Louise071295
18th Nov, 2013
I did this recipe at college, it SMELT like sick, it LOOKED like sick, BUT DID NOT taste like sick. Also when it cools it goes a greyish colur - uurghh. I WOULD NOT recommend this recipe, to anyone with a bit between their ears!! I totally agree with Suzyanna.
Rachel1195
23rd Nov, 2013
it tasted vile too!!!!!!! Oh well - put it down to experience...!!!

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Louise071295
20th Jan, 2014
HAs anyone made this and liked it?
mmqc
19th Nov, 2018
5.05
Delicious, easy weeknight recipe. Better the second time with less oil, cooking water and lemon.