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A serving of Haitian spaghetti in a rustic bowl with sliced sausages, bell peppers, onions, and soft-boiled eggs on the side. The dish is colorful and hearty, making for a comforting meal.

Haitian Spaghetti

A savory and vibrant Haitian-inspired pasta with flavorful vegetables, hot dogs, and aromatic spices.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Haitian
Keyword: easy Haitian recipes, Haitian comfort food, Haitian spaghetti, hot dog pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 525kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • ½ lb Spaghetti Use any long pasta such as spaghetti or linguine
  • ¼ cup Olive oil For frying the vegetables and epis
  • 2 tablespoon Haitian Epis A blend of herbs and vegetables essential for flavor
  • 1 Onion chopped Adds sweetness and flavor to the dish
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper diced Adds crunch and color
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced Adds crunch and sweetness
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes diced Provides a fresh juicy flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste Concentrated flavor to thicken the sauce
  • 3 small Maggi cubes Flavor enhancers similar to bouillon or use a bouillon substitute
  • 4 Hot Dogs cut into rounds Can be substituted with sausage or kielbasa for more flavor
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground cloves Adds a warm aromatic spice to the sauce
  • ⅓ cup Water Used to help form the sauce and adjust consistency
  • Salt to taste For seasoning
  • 2 Hard boiled eggs Serve each plate with half an egg for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Save a few ladles of pasta water for later use.
  • Heat the olive oil and Haitian Epis in a large saucepan. Fry the epis until it becomes fragrant and golden in color.
  • Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and roma tomatoes to the pan. Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes until they soften.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and Maggi cubes. Add the sliced hot dogs and ground cloves. Mix to combine all the ingredients.
  • Pour in the reserved pasta water and let the mixture simmer for 10–15 minutes until it forms a sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and mix well to coat the pasta in the sauce. Serve each plate with half a boiled egg on top.

Notes

A delightful mix of savory hot dogs, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce. The Haitian Epis blend is key to giving this dish its unique flavor, while the hot dogs add heartiness to this comforting pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1128mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1552IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg