Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 2 as a main course

　　8 ounces spaghetti

　　1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch flowerets,;reserving stems for another use

　　1 garlic clove, minced

　　8 ounces Brie, rind discarded, cut into 1-inch pieces

　　1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped coarse

　　

Step 1

In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid and drain pasta in a colander. Return pasta to kettle with reserved liquid.

　　

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, in a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook broccoli with salt to taste, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds.

　　

Step 3

To pasta add broccoli mixture, Brie, and walnuts, tossing until cheese is just melted, and season with salt and pepper.