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Haitian Spaghetti

Haitian Spaghetti: A Comforting Twist for Breakfast Bliss

Haitian Spaghetti is a beloved breakfast staple that combines savory hot dogs, fresh veggies, and a rich tomato sauce for a quick, budget-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Haitian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • ½ lb Spaghetti Cook until al dente.
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Olive oil Vegetable oil can be substituted.
  • 2 tbsp Haitian Epis Prepare ahead for flavor.
  • 1 Onion, chopped Adds depth.
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced Can substitute with other peppers.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced Alternatively, use yellow or orange.
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes, diced Fresh tomatoes work best.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Thickens the sauce.
  • 3 small Maggi Cubes Acts as a flavor enhancer.
  • 4 Hot Dogs, cut into rounds Can be swapped for smoked meat or omitted.
  • ⅛ tsp Ground Cloves Adds warmth.
  • ⅓ cup Water To adjust sauce consistency.
  • Salt To taste.
  • 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs Serve alongside.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large saucepan
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water and drain. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in olive oil and add Haitian Epis. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped onion, diced green and red bell peppers, and diced Roma tomatoes. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and Maggi cubes. Add the cut hot dogs and reserved pasta water.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the saucepan, tossing carefully to coat evenly in the sauce.
  7. Plate Haitian Spaghetti garnished with half a hard-boiled egg for richness. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, prepare Haitian Epis ahead of time. Adjust salt as needed, especially since Maggi cubes are salty.

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