Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 bunch of fresh baby spinach – cleaned and dried and stems removed
  • 2 oz. can of anchovies in olive oil
  • Juice of ½ fresh large lemon
  • 1 cup of freshly grated Romano cheese
  • ¼ cup of toasted pine nuts
  • ¼ cup of olive oil
  • Pinch fresh ground sea salt
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes or more if you like
  • 1 lb. of your favorite pasta

Instruction

  • Clean and dry the baby spinach and set aside.
  • In a small dry cast iron frying pan gently toast the pine nuts.
  • In a large bowl place, the anchovies in the olive oil and mash with a fork.
  • Add the lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh ground Romano cheese, toasted pine nuts and toss with the baby spinach.
  • Prepare the pasta as directed. Drain and add to the bowl with the spinach and toss. Taste for seasonings.
  • Finish the dish off with a pinch more of the red pepper flakes, a drizzle of olive oil and freshly grated Romano cheese.