Spaghetti with Lemon, Rocket, Basil and Cashews

Spaghetti with Lemon, Rocket and Basil

What a lovely meal this is. I made the spaghetti from scratch, having received a pasta machine as a gift last year. I have decided it is time to take charge and command of the kitchen. Too often recently I/we have resorted to quick and easy – which doe not always equate to healthy.

To make the pasta you will need:

·                400 grams of flour – Graded 000 pasta flour or plain

·                4 fresh eggs (straight form Cluckingham Palace – thanks ladies)

The rest is very easy. Simply prepare the following, place it in a large bowl.

The following are rough guesses. I simply cook prepare this according to my tastes, what is available in the garden and what happens to be convenient. Except for the oil, feel free to chop and change accordingly

·                300g Rocket

·                zest from one lemon

·                handful of basil - chopped

·                1 small chilli chopped

·                125ml of extra virgin olive oil

·                ½ cup of finely grated parmesan cheese

·                handful of cashews, chopped

When the pasta has cooked, drain and toss it through the ingredient prepared in the bowl. Season with sea-salt and pepper