Description
Espageti Ayisyen is a legendary Haitian staple. This savory, aromatic dish features spaghetti tossed in a rich tomato and Epis-based sauce, accented with nostalgic hot dog rounds and a hard-boiled egg. It is a smoky, savory, and deeply comforting way to start the day.
Ingredients
The Pasta & Protein
- 1/2 lb spaghetti
- 4 hot dogs, cut into rounds
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (for serving)
The Flavor Base (Epis & Aromatics)
- 2 tbsp Haitian Epis (garlic, scallion, parsley, pepper blend)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper + 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
The Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 small Maggi cubes (bouillon)
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Boil Pasta: Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup starchy pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
Fry the Epis: Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry Epis until fragrant and light golden.
Sauté Veggies: Add onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 mins until softened.
Build Sauce: Stir in tomato paste, Maggi cubes, hot dogs, and cloves. Mix thoroughly.
Simmer: Pour in reserved pasta water. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 mins to meld flavors.
Toss: Add spaghetti to the skillet and toss vigorously to coat in the red sauce. Serve with a hard-boiled egg.
Notes
The Power of Epis: This green seasoning is the soul of the dish. A quick blend of scallions, garlic, parsley, and bell pepper is essential for authenticity.
Ground Cloves: The secret ingredient. This warm aromatic balances the acidity of the tomatoes and saltiness of the bouillon.
Starchy Water: Acts as an emulsifier, helping the oil and tomato paste bind into a silky sauce that clings to the noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pan
- Cuisine: Haitian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 940
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 165
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