This recipe is courtesy of BBC GoodFood.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced or finely chopped
- 200g/7oz tinned ham, cut into cubes
- 400g tin pineapple chunks in juice
- 200g/7oz full-fat cream cheese
- salt and black pepper
- 400g/14oz spaghetti (or pasta shape of your choice)
Method
- Cook the spaghetti or pasta in a saucepan of boiling, follow the instructions on the packet and ensure to wait till soft!
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over heat, ensure this is low heat. Fry the onion for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and chunks of ham and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring regularly.
- Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. Add the cream cheese and pineapple chunks to the onion and garlic. Cook together for 3 minutes, maybe 2 if that’s enough, or until the cheese melts. Add the remaining juice and heat through gently.
- Drain the pasta then return to the pan and add the ham and pineapple sauce. Season with a little salt and lots of black pepper. Toss together until the spaghetti is lightly coated in the sauce and serve immediately.
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