Step 1

Grease (all sides up) round cake pan and line the base with baking paper.

Step 2

Place noodles in a heat-proof colander or sieve and pour hot boiling water over to rinse and clear excess oil. Drain dry and rinse under cold tap water and drain dry again.

Step 3

Preheat oven at 180 degrees. Whisk eggs and cream together in a large bowl. Stir in spinach, shallots, cheddar cheese and noodles. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Pour mixture into prepared pan.(a 20 cm /8 inch deep round cake pan) Add more grated cheddar cheese on top.

Step 5

Bake for 50 minutes until set. Cover with a foil if the top browns too quickly.

Step 6

Stand in pan for 10 mins, then run a round-bladed knife around the sides and turn onto a rack lined with baking paper.

Step 7

Serve warm, cut into wedges.