Haitian Spaghetti
This modern upscale version of Haitian Spaghetti is made with smoked sausage and fresh thyme. A family friendly budget recipe that requires just a few simple ingredients.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 505kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1 lb. chicken sausage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sliced onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- ¼ cup epis or 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in well salted water, according to package instructions in well salted water until all dente.
- Strain the spaghetti, reserving the cooking liquid.
- Toss the spaghetti with 1 tablespoon of oil to prevent it from sticking together.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pot.
- Add sausage and saute until browned. Add more oil, if needed, to avoid sticking.
- Add onion and saute until softened.
- Dissolve tomato paste in 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Whisk to combine.
- Add to pot with thyme and bring to a boil.
- Add cooked spaghetti and toss until well combined and coated with the sauce.
- Add reserved pasta water, as needed, so that the pasta is not dry.
- To serve, garnish with additional thyme.
Notes
Although I used smoked chicken sausage, you can also use hot dogs or any kind of smoked sausage you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
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