Spaghetti with mint and feta pesto

Method

1. Cook the spaghetti in a pan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes or until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, crush the garlic in a pestle and mortar with a pinch of sea salt. Add the mint leaves and pine nuts a few at a time and crush to a rough paste. Stir in the crumbled feta, then stir in enough oil to get a thick, saucy consistency. Season.
3. Drain the pasta, then stir through the mint and feta pesto. Serve topped with extra mint leaves and pine nuts, with the lemon wedges to squeeze over.
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