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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Main Course » Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti w/ Hotdogs)

    Published: Aug 22, 2022 | Last Updated On: Feb 4, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti w/ Hotdogs)

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    Make this Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti With Hotdogs) from scratch in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients.

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    Haitian spaghetti served in a bowl.
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    • About Haitian Spaghetti
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Haitian Spaghetti
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
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    About Haitian Spaghetti

    Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti With Hotdogs) is an easy and friendly pasta recipe prepared with epis (Haitian seasoning base), hotdog sausages, pepper, chicken bouillon, tomato paste, and spaghetti pasta.

    This dish from the Caribbean cuisine is sold at the Haitian restaurants in urban areas and by street vendors in the countryside of the Caribbean. It is now gaining popularity in the United States because of it’s increadible taste and ease of making.

    In Haitian households, it is mostly served for breakfast or lunch. I personally love to make it for weeknight dinners.

    This delicious spaghetti recipe can be prepared in many ways, but this recipe is my favorite way of making it at home. Just a few ingredients and it can be served on the table in under 30 minutes.

    Haitian Spaghetti is not saucy, but it’s not dry either because of tomato paste and reserved pasta water.

    You can easily double or triple the recipe and make it for a crowd.

    Ingredients

    Haitian spaghetti ingredients 1
    haitian spaghetti ingredients 2

    Spaghetti – I use regular spaghetti, to make this dish but you can also choose from whole wheat or gluten-free options.

    You can also replace spaghetti with linguine or angel hair noodles.

    Haitian Epis (Haitian Seasoning Base) – It is a flavorful blend of peppers, garlic, and herbs and is commonly used in Haitian cuisine. You can either make it at home using my easy Haitian Epis recipe or use a store-bought one.

    Sausages – Haitian spaghetti is traditionally made using hot dog sausages but you can use any sausages of your choice. Italian sausages, beef kielbasa, Vienna sausages, or turkey sausages, all work fine.

    You can also use leftover cooked chicken, smoked herring fish, cut-up ham meat, anchovies, or codfish, instead of sausages.

    For a vegetarian version, skip adding the hotdogs and add fresh vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, zucchini, etc) or leafy greens (spinach or kale).

    Tomato Puree – You can replace tomato puree with tomato paste. Add a little less paste than the puree as it is more concentrated than the puree.

    Some people also add a little ketchup to their recipes. Tomato ketchup gives a subtle sweet taste to this savory dish.

    Others – You will also need salt, extra virgin olive oil, chicken bouillon cubes, onions, and bell peppers.

    I used a mix of green pepper and red pepper.

    You can use white onions or red onions.

    This Haitian spaghetti recipe is not spicy but you can add a little hot sauce or cayenne pepper to it. You can also add some chopped Scotch bonnet pepper as well for a spicy kick.

    How To Make Haitian Spaghetti

    Cook 7 oz (200 g) dry spaghetti in salted water in a large pot until Al Dente (just cooked) according to the package directions.

    Cooked spaghetti noodles.

    While the spaghetti is cooking, heat 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

    Oil heating in a pan.

    Once the oil is hot and shimmery, add 2 tablespoon of epis and 1 crumbled chicken bouillon cube and saute for 20-30 seconds.

    Epis and bouillon cube added to the pan.

    Add 7 oz (200 g) sliced hotdog sausages, 1 cup of thickly sliced onions, and 1 cup of chopped bell peppers (I used a mix of green and red), and saute for 2 minutes.

    Onions, hotdogs and bell peppers added to the pan.

    Now add ¼ cup of pasta water and 2 tablespoon tomato puree to the pan and cook for another minute.

    Pasta water and tomato puree added to the pan.

    Add the cooked pasta to the pot and toss to coat with sauce.

    Spaghetti added to the pan.

    Reduce the heat to low and cook the paste for 4-5 minutes. 

    Add some more pasta water if the pasta looks dry.

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

    Ready Haitian spaghetti.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Haitian spaghetti healthy?

    Spaghetti is loaded with carbs in itself. But when you add a lot of protein and veggies to it, it becomes a balanced meal. Try to eat this dish in small portions.

    Can you make vegan Haitian espaghetti?

    Yes, sure, you can. Skip adding meat and make sure the epis is vegan. Epis has all the vegan ingredients except the chicken stock. You can make it using veg stock if you follow veganism.

    Serving Suggestions

    Traditionally, Haitian Spaghetti is served on its own for breakfast, brunch, or lunch in Haiti homes. Sliced avocados, boiled eggs, or homemade bread can be served on the side.

    Some people also like to serve some ketchup on the side.

    As it needs minimal ingredients and time, I also like to make it for busy weeknight dinners.

    You can serve a refreshing salad, soup, or bruschetta on the side for a filling meal.

    Storage Suggestions

    Pasta tastes best when served right out of the pan. So, I will recommend you make it fresh.

    Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container for about a day or two.

    Reheat in a pan or microwave until nice and hot before serving.

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    Make this Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti With Hotdogs) from scratch in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients.

    Haitian Spaghetti Recipe (Espageti w/ Hotdogs)

    Make this Haitian Spaghetti (Espageti With Hotdogs) from scratch in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Caribbean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 3 people
    Calories: 421kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 7 ounce dry spaghetti (200 g)
    • 1 tablespoon salt (to salt the pasta water, plus some more)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons Epis
    • 1 chicken bouillon cube
    • 7 ounce hotdog sausages (200 g, sliced)
    • 1 cup thickly sliced onions (red or yellow)
    • 1 cup chopped bell peppers (I used a mix of green and red)
    • 2 tablespoons tomato puree (or 1 tbsp tomato paste)
    • black pepper (to taste)
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    Instructions

    • Cook the spaghetti in salted water until Al Dente (just cooked) according to the package directions.
    • While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
    • Once the oil is hot and shimmery, add epis and crumbled chicken bouillon cube and saute for 20-30 seconds.
    • Add hotdog sausages, onions, and bell peppers, and saute for 2 minutes.
    • Now add ¼ cup of pasta water and tomato puree to the pan and cook for another minute.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the pot and toss to coat with sauce.
    • Reduce the heat to low and cook the paste for 4-5 minutes. 
    • Add some more pasta water if the pasta looks dry.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1rhMpX4xTs

    Notes

    You can easily double or triple the recipe and make it for a crowd.
    You can replace spaghetti with linguine or angel hair noodles.
    Haitian spaghetti is traditionally made using hotdogs but you can use any sausages of your choice. Italian sausages, Keil basa, or turkey sausages, all work fine.
    You can also use leftover cooked chicken, smoked herrings, cut-up ham meat, anchovies, or codfish, instead of sausages.
    For a vegetarian version, skip adding the hotdogs and add vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, zucchini, etc) or leafy greens (spinach or kale).
    This recipe is not spicy but you can add a little hot sauce or cayenne pepper to it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 3368mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 4mg
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