Walnut & Pear Spaghetti Recipe

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Ingredients:

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200 g spaghetti
200 g baby spinach leaves, washed well and roughly chopped
50 g gorgonzola (i don'tsp like either of these, so i used 1 tbsp parmesan and 2 tbsp greek yoghurt) or 50 g blue cheese (i don'tsp like either of these, so i used 1 tbsp parmesan and 2 tbsp greek yoghurt)
1/2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and very thinly sliced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 cup walnuts, shelled, roughly chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

Three quarters fill a large pot with water, bring to the boil, add the spaghetti and cook till al dente (about 8 minutes).
Drain the spaghetti being careful to RESERVE SOME OF THE COOKING WATER.
Return the hot spaghetti to the pot and, over a low heat, add the baby spinach leaves and cheese and stir until the baby spinach leaves wilt and the cheese starts to melt; add a little of the pasta water and continue to stir. (When I made this using yoghurt instead of cheese, I added very little water; judge how much water to use by the consistency).
Add the pear (or apple), walnuts, thyme and sage, stir well, and allow to warm through.
Drizzle with lemon juice, season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and serve hot.
Notes: For a smoother sauce, in a small pan, over a very low heat, melt the cheese with some of the pasta water and stir in the pear (or apple); then stir in the spaghetti and baby spinach leaves, until they are well coated; then add the lemon juice and gently fold in the walnuts, thyme and sage.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	702.54 Kcal (2941 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.73g	43%
Cholesterol	18.75mg	6%
Sodium	435mg	18%
Potassium	1066.58mg	23%
Total Carbs	89.74g	30%
Sugars	8.1g	32%
Dietary Fiber	8.69g	35%
Protein	28.79g	58%
Vitamin C	31.6mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	8%
Iron	7.3mg	41%
Calcium	283.3mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	231.32 Kcal (968 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.13g	43%
Cholesterol	6.17mg	6%
Sodium	143.23mg	18%
Potassium	351.18mg	23%
Total Carbs	29.55g	30%
Sugars	2.67g	32%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	35%
Protein	9.48g	58%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	2.4mg	41%
Calcium	93.3mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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