Spinach Pennette

SERVES  4        COOKS in 20 minutes          DIFFICULTY easy

 

INGREDIENTS:

350 gr Pennette

200 gr. spinach

50 gr.  sliced pancetta 0,5 cm thick

3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

⅚ tablespoon Parmesan cheese

20 gr pinenuts

sea salt

salt to taste

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

• Cut the pancetta into strips and in half, then put into a non-stick pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and let it fry until crispy.

• Add the pinenuts and fry them, tossing.

• Tip into the spinach, season with salt and cook for ⅘ minutes.

• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water, according to packet instructions.

• Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water and pour into the pan together with the spinach and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

• Add the Parmesan cheese, then toss everything together to allow the sauce to coat the pasta, loosening with some cooking water, if needed.

• Serve immediately.