Haitian Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Haitian epis seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
4. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water, mixing well to combine.
7. Add Haitian epis seasoning, salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
8. Stir in ketchup and hot sauce, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
9. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
10. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.