Linguini and Anchovies with Spinach Green Sauce

For the cyclist who loves fish with their pasta.
Welcome friends. Here's a great recipe for all of you fishy cyclists out their (LOL!). Linguini and anchovies with spinach green sauce.....what a delicious combination. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
2 lbs fresh, young spinach leaves
16 oz( 1 lb) dried linguini
6 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp pine nuts
3 garlic cloves, crushed
8 pieces canned anchovies (anchovy fillets), chopped
Salt to taste (or use a salt substitute)
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Instructions
Rinse the spinach thoroughly and place in large saucepan with only the water that’s retained after washing.
Cook the over high heat shaking the pan from time to time until wilted, ensuring it retains its green color.
Drain well and set aside.
Put water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lightly salt (or use salt substitute) and add 1 tbsp oil to the water.
Add pasta and cook until al dente (cooked, but firm to the bite), then set aside.
Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan.
Add the pine nuts and fry until golden brown.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Add the garlic to the pan and fry until slightly golden.
Add anchovies and stir in spinach.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Return pine nuts and stir until well combined.
Drain the linguini and toss with remaining olive oil.
Transfer to a serving dish.
Spoon the spinach and anchovy sauce over the pasta and lightly toss.
Serve immediately.
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