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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal792
  • fat34g
  • saturates8g
  • carbs98g
  • sugars5g
  • fibre7g
  • protein30g
  • salt1.42g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Boil the pasta. While it’s cooking, heat half the oil in a saucepan, then sizzle the chilli, garlic and anchovies. Add the kale, then gently fry until tender, adding a drop of water if needed.

  • step 2

    Drain the pasta, reserving a few tbsp water, then toss the pasta and water through the kale, adding the rest of the olive oil, lemon juice and grated Parmesan. Serve scattered with the Parmesan shavings.

RECIPE TIPS
THE AGE OF KALE

Cooking time for kale depends on its age. Younger stems can be cooked in a little oil; older leaves will need to steam in a splash of water. Anchovies and robust greens are a classic partnership but, if you’re vegetarian, swap the anchovy for some crumbled vegetarian goat’s cheese and just stir it through at the end.

HEALTHY BENEFITS

Tenderstems supply five times the amount of potent anti-cancer compounds called glucosinolates than standard broccoli. They are an excellent source of the vitamins A, C and folate and are particularly

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2008

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