FRESH PAPARDELLE PASTA WITH SPINACH, ANCHOVY AND TOMATO SAUCE
FRESH PAPARDELLE PASTA WITH SPINACH, ANCHOVY AND TOMATO SAUCE
FRESH PAPARDELLE PASTA WITH SPINACH, ANCHOVY AND TOMATO SAUCE

Ingredients
  • 200g/7oz plain flour
  • plus extra for dusting
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion
  • finely chopped
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • halved
  • 5 canned anchovies
  • drained and chopped
  • 100ml/3½fl oz white wine
  • 1 handful baby spinach leaves
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
Directions
  • For the pasta
  • place all of the pasta ingredients into a food processor and pulse until the mixture comes together to form a dough. Tip out onto a floured work surface and knead lightly
  • then roll out very thinly (use a pasta machine if you have one) and cut into strips using a pasta-cutting wheel.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water for 1-2 minutes
  • or until cooked but still al dente
  • then drain and set aside.
  • For the sauce
  • heat the olive oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 2-3 minutes
  • then stir in the tomatoes
  • anchovies and wine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes
  • or until reduced slightly
  • then stir in the spinach to wilt.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce
  • mix well to coat
  • season with black pepper and garnish with the fresh basil leaves.