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Haitian Spaghetti

Quick and flavorful spaghetti dish with a vibrant sauce inspired by Haitian cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Haitian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese optional

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Skillet for sauce
  • Colander for draining pasta
  • Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
  • Knife and cutting board for chopping ingredients

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
  6. Add paprika, black pepper, salt, cayenne, and thyme.
  7. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
  8. Once the spaghetti is cooked al dente, drain it in a colander.
  9. Toss the drained spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet.
  10. Serve hot, topped with grated cheese if desired.

Notes

Always taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasoning to your liking.