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When one thinks of Dominican cuisine, images of savory empanadas, succulent roast pork, and vibrant tropical fruits often come to mind. However, there’s another dish that deserves its rightful place in the spotlight – Dominican Spaghetti. This delightful fusion of Italian pasta and Dominican flavors creates a unique culinary experience that’s both comforting and delicious. 

Origins and Influences of Dominican Spaghetti

The roots of Dominican Spaghetti can be traced back to the Italian immigrants who arrived in the Dominican Republic during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These immigrants brought with them their pasta-making skills and a love for Italian cuisine, which gradually fused with Dominican flavors to create a distinctive dish.

Key Ingredients

1. Spaghetti: The fundamental component, spaghetti, is the star of this dish. Typically, thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta is used, though variations exist.
2. Tomato Sauce: A rich tomato sauce forms the base of Dominican Spaghetti. This sauce is usually prepared with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices, giving it a robust flavor.
3. Protein: Dominican Spaghetti often includes protein sources like beef, pork, or shredded chicken. This adds depth and heartiness to the dish.
4. Sofrito: The Dominican sofrito, a fragrant mixture of sautéed onions, bell peppers, garlic, and cilantro, is important in enhancing the flavor profile.
5. Olives and Capers: A unique twist in Dominican Spaghetti is the inclusion of green olives and capers, which introduce a briny, tangy element to balance the richness of the sauce.
6. Raisins: Surprisingly, a touch of sweetness is added with raisins, offering a delightful contrast to the savory components.

Why Dominican Spaghetti?

1. Comfort Food: Its rich and flavorful profile makes it the ultimate comfort food, a dish that warms the heart and satisfies the soul.
2. Family Tradition: It is often served at family gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions, making it an integral part of Dominican culinary traditions.
3. Balanced Flavors: The combination of savory, sweet, and tangy elements in the dish makes every bite a delightful adventure for the taste buds.

Dominican Spaghetti

This delightful fusion of Italian pasta and Dominican flavors creates a unique culinary experience that's both comforting and delicious.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 3 people

Ingredients

  

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• 1 thin spaghetti
• 2 cup tomato Sauce
• 1 pound shredded chicken
• 1 medium onions
• 3 red bell peppers
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons sofrito
• ⅓ cup pitted green olives
• 2 tablespoons capers
• ¼ cup raisins
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Prepare the sofrito by blending onion, garlic, cilantro, and sofrito seasoning in a food processor or blender.
  2 tablespoons sofrito
• Sauté shredded chicken until fully cooked and slightly browned.
  1 pound shredded chicken
• Sauté diced red bell peppers until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3 red bell peppers
• Combine cooked chicken, sautéed bell peppers, sofrito mixture, and tomato sauce in a pan, then simmer.
• Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and let it simmer to meld the flavors.
  salt and pepper
• Cook thin spaghetti, then drain and set aside.
  1 thin spaghetti
• Add pitted green olives, capers, and raisins to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  ⅓ cup pitted green olives, ¼ cup raisins, 2 tablespoons capers
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy your flavorful Dominican Spaghetti!

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