Starters Recipes - Spinach and Cashew Nut Glory

Ingredients

• 225 g/8 oz young spinach, washed thoroughly and drained

• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup grated Pecorino cheese

• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup unsalted cashew nuts

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 30 ml/2 tbsp lemon juice

• 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• A little hot water

• 350 g/12 oz whole wheat spaghetti

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Method:

1. Chop the spinach in a blender or food processor. Add the cheese, nuts, garlic and lemon juice and run the machine until well blended.

2. Add the olive oil in a thin stream with the machine running all the time until a smooth paste is formed. Season lightly. If too thick, add a little hot water.

3. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet directions. Drain and return to the saucepan.

4. Add the paste to the cooked spaghetti and toss well over a gentle heat until the paste has melted. Serve straight away.