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Dominican Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Originating from the Dominican Republic, Dominican Spaghetti reflects the country's blend of Italian and Caribbean flavors. It is a beloved family dish often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the use of local ingredients like vegetables and meats. Today, it has been adapted in various ways, with many families adding their own twist, making it a versatile staple in Dominican cuisine.

DominicanDOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 oz spaghetti
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup tomato, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup corn, frozen or canned
1 cup carnation milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Ground turkey is leaner, while canned tuna is cost-effective.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for Dominican style spaghetti.

2

List the ingredients: spaghetti, green and red bell pepper, garlic, tomato, butter, tomato paste, onion, corn, carnation milk, and chicken bouillon cubes.

3

Boil water in a large pot for spaghetti.

4

Chop the peppers, tomatoes, and onion while waiting for the water to boil.

5

Once the water is boiling, add the whole pound of spaghetti without breaking it.

6

Wait for the spaghetti to soften and push it down into the water until fully submerged; boil for about 30 minutes or until desired doneness.

7

After 20 minutes, check the spaghetti; it should be ready in about 25 minutes.

8

Remove the spaghetti from the pot and set aside.

9

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

10

Add chopped green and red bell peppers and half an onion to the skillet; let simmer for a minute.

11

Add chopped tomato and a tablespoon of garlic to the skillet.

12

Stir in two tablespoons of tomato paste and two chicken bouillon cubes.

13

Add about a tablespoon of butter and mix everything together.

14

Add corn to the mixture and stir.

15

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and mix well.

16

Pour in about half a can of carnation milk and stir; adjust the amount of tomato paste based on desired color.

17

Let simmer for a minute and add more milk if needed; use about three-quarters of the can.

18

Add a cup of cheese to the spaghetti and let it melt.

19

Plate the spaghetti and mention serving it with toast.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolanderspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Also Known As

Espaguetis Dominicanos

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