Description
Haitian Spaghetti is a flavorful and hearty pasta dish featuring al dente spaghetti tossed in a rich Haitian-inspired tomato sauce made with epis (a traditional blend of herbs and vegetables), sautéed peppers, onions, tomatoes, and savory hot dogs, finished with boiled eggs for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- ½ lb Spaghetti
Sauce and Vegetables
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Haitian Epis
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 2 Roma Tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 3 small Maggi cubes
- ⅛ tsp ground Cloves
- ⅓ cup reserved pasta water
- Salt to taste
Protein
- 4 Hot Dogs, cut into rounds
- 2 Hard boiled eggs (halved for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about ⅓ cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In a large saucepan, heat ¼ cup of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of Haitian Epis and fry until fragrant and golden in color, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, diced green and red bell peppers, and diced roma tomatoes to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and meld together.
- Add Tomato Paste and Seasonings: Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and crumble in 3 small Maggi cubes. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Add Hot Dogs and Cloves: Incorporate the sliced hot dogs and ⅛ teaspoon of ground cloves into the sauce. Stir to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in ⅓ cup of the reserved pasta water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook gently for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors develop. Adjust salt to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, tossing well to coat every strand evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Plate the Haitian spaghetti and top each serving with half of a hard boiled egg. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant blend of flavors.
Notes
- Copyright The Foreign Fork. For personal or educational use only.
- Meat: Hot dogs are used in this recipe, but you can substitute with any sausage or even seafood as common in Haitian cuisine.
- Tomato Paste brings depth and richness, tying the sauce flavors together.
- Spaghetti noodles are easy to find and make this recipe accessible for many cooks.
- Fresh peppers, onions, and tomatoes add vibrant flavor and freshness to the dish.
- Maggi cubes are essential for umami and saltiness; if unavailable, use bouillon cubes or equal parts Worcestershire and soy sauce as substitutes.
- Haitian Epis is a key ingredient; it’s a blend of herbs and vegetables that define the sauce’s flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the hot dogs entirely.
- If the sauce is too thick, add extra reserved pasta water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- Some cooks prefer frying the sausage before the epis; this recipe adds epis first to infuse meat flavors gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
