Ackee and spaghetti

The bright flavours of the coconut milk and ackee makes this recipe a perfect choice for dinner. This recipe also features whole grain spaghetti, which is a great way to get fibre into your diet.

This recipe has been adapted to include Health Canada’s food safety guidance.

Mystery Furtado

316 cal Serves 4

Prep time 0h 10m

Cook time 0h 25m

Total time 0h 35m

Directions

Step 1

Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Wash and dry all surfaces and equipment used for food preparation.
Step 2

Rinse the parsley and cherry tomatoes under cool running water before preparing the ingredients.
Step 3

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
Step 4

Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 5

Add cherry tomatoes and tomato purée to the pan. Sauté for 10 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to break down.
Step 6

Add cooked spaghetti, chopped parsley and coconut milk to the pan and mix well.
Step 7

Gently fold in drained ackee and leave on a low heat for 5 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
Step 8

Refrigerate all leftovers within 2 hours in small portions, using multiple shallow containers so they cool quickly.