Haitian Spaghetti
Explore the rich flavour. Discover the delicious complexity of Haitian spaghetti, a staple in Haitian households. Adorned with spices
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 can of tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Water for boiling spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4-6 hot dogs, sliced
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the grated carrot, thyme, and parsley to the pan, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- add the sliced hot dogs to the pan and cook for a few minutes to heat them through.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat the spaghetti with the vegetable and tomato mixture.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. If you like it spicy, you can also add a scotch bonnet pepper to the dish for some heat.
- Once everything is well combined and heated, the Haitian spaghetti is ready to be served.