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Haitian Spaghetti

Haitian Spaghetti is a flavorful pasta dish made with tomato sauce, diced veggies and chopped hot dogs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 525 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Haitian

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 tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 small Maggi cubes
  • 4 hot dogs cut into rounds
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • ⅓ cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 2 hard boiled eggs

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the diced onions, 2 chopped bell peppers, and 2 tomatoes, and saute for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  4. 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.
  5. Add ⅓ cup of reserved pasta water and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until a sauce is formed. Salt to taste.
  6. Add the cooked pasta and mix to coat. Serve with ½ of a boiled egg in each serving. Enjoy!

Notes

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  • Meat: Meat cooked in tomato sauce is a staple of many Haitian dishes. This pasta recipe calls for hotdogs but you can use just about any type of sausage. Many Haitian families will also substitute sea food in a pinch.
  • Tomato Paste: The robust tomato paste is what brings all the flavors together.
  • Spaghetti Noodles: Spaghetti noodles are fairly easy to come by which makes this recipe particularly easy to throw together.
  • Veggies: Fresh peppers, onions and tomatoes add so much flavor to this dish and give it
  • Maggi Cubes: Maggi cubes are a flavor enhancer similar to bouillon, and they add saltiness and flavor to this recipe. If you don’t have Maggi cubes there are plenty of substitutes out there. You can use any other bouillon cubes or a mixture of equal parts worcestershire and soy sauce. Keep an eye on the size of your maggi cubes. If you have large maggi cubes, you will only need one.
  • Haitian Epis: Epis is a blend of vegetables and herbs at the center of many Haitian recipes. It’s not difficult to make but you cannot make this recipe without it. Follow my recipe to blend some up fresh epis. Once made, it can be stored for 7-10 days in the refrigerator.
  • If you are not a fan of hot dogs, feel free to use sausage or different types of meats. This recipe is great with beef kielbasa or a simple smoked sausage. For a vegetarian option, you can leave the meat out altogether.
  • Some recipes call for frying the sausage BEFORE adding the epis, but most add the epis first. This may depend on the type of sausage you’re using, but I like the way this came together, allowing the meat to take in some of the epis flavor.
  • If your sauce comes out a bit too thick, you can add a few more tablespoons of water leftover from the spaghetti noodles.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1128mg (47%) Potassium 543mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1552IU (31%) Vitamin C 70mg (78%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525

% 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.