Spicy Haitian Spaghetti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
1 (8-ounce) pack of thin pasta
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8 ounces hot pork sausage, cut into rounds (230g)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 -
1/2 medium white onion, chopped small
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1 teaspoon crushed garlic
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
06 -
1/2 cup diced green pepper (120g)
07 -
1/2 cup diced red pepper (120g)
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2 medium tomatoes, diced up
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1 medium scotch bonnet or habanero chili
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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2 tablespoons cooking oil (30ml)
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2 tablespoons thick tomato paste (30g)
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1 teaspoon flavor powder (3g)
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Salt and pepper as needed
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1 cup starchy pasta water (236ml)
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook pasta in salty water till slightly firm. Save 1 cup of the cooking water before draining.
02 -
Pour oil into big pan. Cook sausage slices until brown on each side for 2 minutes, then put aside.
03 -
Using the same pan, cook onions, garlic, thyme, and both peppers until they get soft, about 2-3 minutes.
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Throw in tomatoes, tomato paste, hot pepper, flavor powder, and spices. Pour in saved pasta water and let bubble for 8-10 minutes.
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Toss pasta into the sauce mixture. Mix in cooked sausage and top with sliced green onions.
# Notes:
01 -
You can swap in hot dogs or any sausage type instead of pork
02 -
Folks often add sliced avocado and boiled eggs on top