The popularity of Haitian Breakfast Spaghetti, a delectable and unusual breakfast dish, is a monument to the ingenuity and adaptability of Haitian cooking.
Servings 8People
Course Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian
Ingredients
1lbspaghetti
1lbground beef
1onion, chopped
1green bell pepper, chopped
3garlic cloves, minced
1tspthyme
1tsppaprika
1tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
1/4tspcayenne pepper
1can(14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
6eggs
1/4cupmilk
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Equipment
Large pot for cooking spaghetti
Large skillet for cooking beef and vegetables
Mixing bowl for eggs and milk
Grater for shredding cheese
Method
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the thyme, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
Add the drained diced tomatoes and cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the beef and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
Pour the egg and milk mixture over the spaghetti mixture and stir gently to combine.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
Cook the spaghetti in advance to save time.You can add additional vegetables, such as mushrooms or zucchini, to the dish for added nutrition.For a spicier dish, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add hot sauce.