Garlic Anchovy Pasta with Broccolini

Here, we sprinkle the final pasta dish with crumbled goat cheese for nice tangy bites throughout. But if you prefer a creamy sauce, stir the cheese into the pasta in Step 3 along with the reserved cooking water.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 anchovy fillets (see tip)
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • pinch of crushed red pepper
  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta
  • 2 bunches broccolini or 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • grated lemon zest for garnish