Creamy Nut Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Half fill a large saucepan with hot, salted water, add the oil, and bring to the boil.
2. 2
   Throw in the pasta, stir and boil gently for 5-8 minutes until the pasta is cooked al dente, but not soggy.
3. 3
   Drain the pasta in a colander or sieve.
4. 4
   Put the cream or curd cheese, yoghurt or cream, and nuts into the pasta saucepan, and stir over a very low heat until it is just beginning to melt.
5. 5
   Add the pasta to the cream mixture and stir over a low heat until coated with the cheese mixture.
6. 6
   Season to taste and serve on a warm plate, topped with a shake of paprika.