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Spinach Pasta

1 Hour - easy, fast, one pot, pasta
Really tasty spinach pasta that's super easy to make and a perfect weeknight meal. I was skeptical of the anchovies at first but they add a lot to the flavor and don't taste fishy at all.
Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and adjust the heat to maintain a gentle boil. Cook until just shy of al dente, about 1 minute less than the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

Step 2

Place the spinach in the pot and stir until mixed together. Then immediately drain the pasta over the spinach.

Step 3

Wipe out the pot and place over medium-high heat. Carefully add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the anchovies and stir until they start to dissolve, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour the pasta and spinach into the pot, add the cheese and red-pepper flakes and stir until a glossy sauce forms and the spinach fully wilts, 1 to 2 minutes. If the pasta looks dry, add the reserved pasta water 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time.

Step 5

Squeeze a lemon half over everything. Taste and season as needed with more salt or lemon. Garnish with more cheese, if desired.