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Dominican-Style White Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Dominican-Style White Spaghetti, or Espagueti Blanco, is a beloved dish in the Dominican Republic, often served as a comforting family meal. The dish combines simple ingredients like spaghetti, garlic, and cream, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that reflects the country's love for hearty, satisfying food. It's commonly enjoyed during weeknight dinners and has gained popularity beyond the Dominican Republic, adapting to various tastes and preferences.

DominicanDOmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 package spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons garlic paste
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 diced red onion
1 diced cuvanello pepper
1 diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 cans evaporated milk
1 can drained corn
shredded gouda cheese

cooking cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

2

Add 1 package of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until done, then drain and set aside.

3

Dice pre-cooked ham and add it to a hot pan without oil to sweat it out and get color, then set aside.

4

In the same pot used for spaghetti, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of garlic paste over medium heat until melted.

5

Add 1 chicken bouillon cube and mix.

6

Add 1/2 diced red onion and mix it in.

7

Add 1 diced cuvanello pepper and 1 diced red bell pepper, mixing to combine.

8

Add 2 teaspoons of black pepper and mix.

9

Pour in 2 cans of evaporated milk and mix to combine, then cover the pot and cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

10

After 10 minutes, add the reserved spaghetti, the cooked ham, and 1 can of drained corn, mixing well.

11

Add an entire bag of shredded gouda cheese and let sit on the stove for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Espagueti Blanco Dominicano

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