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Nutrition: per serving

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

Delicious quick dinner recipe. Used a whole tin of anchovies and their oil.

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evelynrosew

Nice recipe. We use a whole tin of anchovies, 200 grams of kale seems a lot but it does wilt down.

daisymai

Great recipe. A favourite because it's so quick and easy. We tend to add more chilli and lemon than stated and we also put in 2 tins of anchovies - we love them!

qswgsk4qnmfEElNhQr

Absolutely Delicious! Followed the recipe to the book. Kale and anchovies are now on my weekly shopping list.

emigemini

Very nice quick dish. I was looking to use left over kale and came across this recipe. Ingredients work great together. Will add it to my recipes to go to.

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