Green Spaghetti with Golden Egg Yolk and Chilli Gremolata Recipe - Great British Chefs

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients for the gremolata. Mix well and set aside

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta

Step 3

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a pint or so of pasta water

Step 4

To prepare the pasta sauce, heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the garlic for a minute or so, taking care not to colour it

Step 5

Add the spinach and basil to the pan and stir until they wilt down

Step 6

Once wilted, add the spinach and basil mixture to a blender with a generous splash of pasta water and blend to a sauce. Add more pasta water if necessary

Step 7

Add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and seasoning to the blender, then blend again

Step 8

Add the sauce back to the frying pan and add the spaghetti. Mix well, adding more pasta water to loosen if necessary

Step 9

Divide the pasta between two plates and drizzle with gremolata. Top each with an egg yolk to serve