Bacon, Pear and Stilton Pasta

Serves 2

I sent a text message to The Food Husband last week saying “we’re having pasta with bacon, Stilton and pear for dinner. Sound ok?” He asked if this was all we had left in the fridge. It wasn’t, but I admit it was partly due to wondering how to use up some of the large block of Stilton left from Christmas. Anyway, the result was rather delicious, and we agreed it should go on the blog and we’d be having it again soon!

Ingredients:

Olive oil

75g smoked lardons

2 pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1 or 2 cm dice

75g Stilton, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)

150g pasta (gluten-free if required)

Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan. Add the lardons and cook until golden.

Step 3: Lower the heat and add the pear, cooking gently until soft and caramelised.

Step 4: Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water. Add the pasta and water to the frying pan. Add the cheese and some ground pepper. Stir until emulsified.

Step 5: Serve, with more Stilton crumbled over the top.