Pasta With A Anchovy, Spinach And Pine Nut Sauce

Name: Pasta With A Anchovy, Spinach And Pine Nut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen leaf spinach (thawed and squeezed); 1 (1 lb) box angel hair pasta (you could also use thin spaghetti is you want); 4 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 large shallot, thin sliced; 8 anchovy fillets, chopped (canned); 5 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (3 crushed, 2 whole); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter (no margarine); Garnish; grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen leaf spinach (thawed and squeezed)
1 (1 lb) box angel hair pasta (you could also use thin spaghetti is you want)
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 large shallot, thin sliced
8 anchovy fillets, chopped (canned)
5 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (3 crushed, 2 whole)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter (no margarine)
Garnish
grated parmesan cheese

1
Spinach -- Just thaw and squeeze dry and set to the side. It will take only a couple of minutes to heat up in the sauce.
2
Pasta -- Again, takes just minutes for Angel Hair pasta to cook so make sure you sauce is done or at least started. This dish only takes minutes.
3
For the pasta cook according to directions - a large pot of salted water. when done, drain and set to the side to keep warm.
4
Sauce -- In a large saute pan, add the oil and and bring to a medium high heat. Add the pine nuts and toast until golden brown. They will only take a minute and stir often. Remove to a paper towel to let them drain. Then add the garlic and shallot and cook two minutes until they start to get golden brown, add the anchovies and cook another minute. Add the spinach breaking it up as you add it to the pan along with the butter and cook 2-3 minutes.
5
Pine Nuts -- I take about 1/2 or a little less and break them up a bit. You can just use the back of a fork or you can put them in a baggie and just hit them with the bottom of a pan or bowl to slightly crush them. You just want to break them up a bit.
6
Finishing -- Pasta should be done and drained. Simply add the pasta to the sauce pan along with the pine nuts, lemon juice and zest and toss well.
7
Garnish with fresh grated parmesan. Literally a 20 minute dish and absolutely delish! And if you think you didn't like anchovies, you will.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen leaf spinach (thawed and squeezed), 1 (1 lb) box angel hair pasta (you could also use thin spaghetti is you want), 4 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 large shallot, thin sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With A Anchovy, Spinach And Pine Nut Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!