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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

5 from 1 vote
A savory and vibrant Haitian-inspired pasta with flavorful vegetables, hot dogs, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Haitian
Calories: 525
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Save a few ladles of pasta water for later use.
  2. Heat the olive oil and Haitian Epis in a large saucepan. Fry the epis until it becomes fragrant and golden in color.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and Maggi cubes. Add the sliced hot dogs and ground cloves. Mix to combine all the ingredients.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1128mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1552IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg

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.

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