Haitian Spaghetti Recipe
Haitian spaghetti recipe is more than just pasta with sauce. It is a flavorful, hearty, and cultural dish loved in Haiti. Unlike traditional Italian pasta, this meal uses smoked meats, hot peppers, and tomato paste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 hot pepper sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup smoked sausage sliced
- ½ cup ham diced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and hot pepper until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir for two minutes.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and sliced bell peppers.
- Add thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir in smoked sausage and diced ham.
- Cook meat until browned and aromatic.
- Pour in water and simmer for ten minutes.
- Add butter and cooked spaghetti. Toss well.
- Cook two more minutes, mixing thoroughly.
- Serve hot with desired sides.
Notes
- Use smoked sausage for bold flavor.
- Add Scotch bonnet for extra heat.
- Do not overcook pasta; keep al dente.
- Mix meats like sausage, ham, or herring.
- Toss pasta well for even coating.