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Haitian Breakfast Spaghetti Recipe

Haitian Breakfast Spaghetti

437kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
The popularity of Haitian Breakfast Spaghetti, a delectable and unusual breakfast dish, is a monument to the ingenuity and adaptability of Haitian cooking.
Servings 8 People
Course Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded 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

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the thyme, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
  5. Add the drained diced tomatoes and cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.
  7. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the beef and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  8. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the spaghetti mixture and stir gently to combine.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
  10. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
  11. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories437kcalCarbohydrates39gProtein26gFat19gSaturated Fat8gCholesterol221mgSodium577mgPotassium496mgFiber3gSugar4g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
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.

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