Spaghetti Recipes | Bold & Savory Haitian Spaghetti
A savory, flavorful Haitian-style spaghetti made with tomato paste, epis, hot dogs or sausage, and bold Caribbean spices. A staple island comfort food, perfect for breakfast or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4–5 hot dogs or 1 cup sliced sausage
- ½ cup sliced onion
- ½ cup sliced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1–2 tbsp epis or green seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ Maggi cube or 1 tsp bouillon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
- Optional: parsley or avocado for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté sliced sausage or hot dogs in oil until browned. Set aside.
- In same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, thyme, and epis until soft.
- Add tomato paste and cook until it deepens in color.
- Stir in browned meats, bouillon, Scotch bonnet (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the pan. Toss well to coat. Simmer on low 3–5 minutes.
- Serve hot with parsley, avocado, or fried plantains.
Notes
Use herring for a more traditional variation. Make-ahead friendly and great for breakfast or dinner.