Haitian Spaghetti
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
525 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Haitian
Haitian Spaghetti
Description
This spaghetti recipe starts with cooking pasta to al dente and reserving pasta water. Haitian epis—a herb and vegetable seasoning blend—is fried in olive oil to build a fragrant base. Sautéed onions, diced bell peppers, and tomatoes add sweetness and body, followed by tomato paste and Maggi cubes that enhance umami and saltiness.
Hot dog slices and ground cloves add savory and warm spice notes. The sauce simmers with reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency before combining with pasta. The dish is traditionally served with hard-boiled eggs, providing a creamy contrast to the spiced sauce and pasta.
Adjustments can be made with different meats or sausages, and the sauce thickness can be controlled with reserved pasta water. Haitian epis is central to the flavor, and variations in protein and seasoning are common.
Ingredients
- ½ lb spaghetti
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp Haitian epis
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 small Maggi cubes
- 4 hotdog cut into rounds
- ⅛ tsp cloves ground
- ⅓ cup water
- salt to taste
- 2 egg hard boiled
Instructions
- Cook ½ lb pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve a few ladles of the pasta water to add to the recipe later.
- Add ¼ cup olive oil and 2 tbsp epis to a large saucepan. Fry the epis until it becomes fragrant and turns a golden color.
- Add the diced onions, 2 chopped bell peppers, and 2 tomatoes, and saute for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and add 3 maggi cubes. Then add the 4 cut up hot dogs and ⅛ tsp ground cloves. Mix to combine.
- Add ⅓ cup of reserved pasta water and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until a sauce is formed. Salt to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix to coat. Serve with ½ of a boiled egg in each serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Meat: Hotdogs are used but any sausage or seafood can substitute.
- Tomato paste binds flavors and adds richness.
- Spaghetti noodles are easy to find and suit this dish well.
- Fresh peppers, onions, and tomatoes give the sauce body and flavor.
- Maggi cubes add saltiness and enhance the savory seasoning; substitute with bouillon or soy-worcestershire mix if needed.
- Haitian epis, a blend of herbs and vegetables, is essential for authentic flavor and can be stored up to 7-10 days refrigerated.
- Meat can be fried before or after adding epis depending on preference.
- If sauce is too thick, add extra reserved pasta water to loosen.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1128mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1552IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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