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Honduran Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Honduran Spaghetti, a beloved dish in Honduras, reflects the country's fusion of Italian and local flavors. It is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the adaptability of pasta in various cultural contexts. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Honduras, with variations appearing in Central American cuisine.

HonduranHNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cooked rice
8 oz. spaghetti
4 hot dogs, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
1/2 a large white onion, sliced
15 oz. canned tomato sauce
6 oz. canned tomato paste
10 oz. crema
6 oz. Coca-Cola

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cook the rice using your preferred method.

2

To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt. Add spaghetti, and cook for the time recommended on the package. Typically 8 minutes.

3

Once cooked, strain the spaghetti and set aside.

4

In a large pot, add one cup of water and one to two tbsp of oil and bring to a simmer.

5

Add sliced hot dogs, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Mix together. After 5 minutes, add onions and 8 oz. of crema to the pot.

6

Add spaghetti, and mix with the sauce. After 2 minutes, add Coca Cola and the remaining 2 oz. of crema. Cook spaghetti and sauce together for 5 to 10 minutes.

7

To serve, put a half cup of rice on a plate, and fill the rest of the plate with the spaghetti and sauce.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Espagueti Hondureño

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