Feed yourself and the family a healthy pasta meal in just under 30 minutes. This spinach, tomato and lemon linguine is packed with flavours and is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 litre (4 cups) water
- 500 g linguine pasta
- 400 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind
- 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil, extra
- 100 g baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup (80 g) coarsely grated parmesan
Steps
Bring the water to the boil in a deep, large frying pan over high heat. Add the pasta, tomato, rind, oil and salt. Cover with lid; return to the boil.
As soon as it comes to the boil, uncover and cook over high heat for 8 mins, turning the pasta regularly with a pair of tongs to stop pasta from sticking to base of the frying pan.
Meanwhile, combine capers, olives and extra oil in a small bowl.
Remove pan from the heat. Add spinach and half the parmesan; toss gently with tongs. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Top with the caper mixture and remaining parmesan. Serve immediately.
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