How to make Haitian Sardines and Pasta 🍝🐟

This is one of those quick Haitian comfort meals, simple ingredients, bold flavors. It’s budget-friendly, filling, and perfect for busy days when you still want something tasty.

Ingredients

• 1 box spaghetti or macaroni
• 1 can sardines in oil (you can use sardines in tomato sauce too)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Maggi cube (or 1 tbsp bouillon powder)
• 2 tbsp oil (use the sardine oil for extra flavor)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for color and depth)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Scotch bonnet or hot pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics: In a pan, heat oil, then add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
3. Add sardines: Drop in the sardines (keep them whole or break them up — your choice). Stir gently.
4. Season: Add Maggi cube, tomato paste (if using), and hot pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until everything blends.
5. Toss pasta: Add cooked pasta to the pan and mix well, letting it soak up all the flavor.
6. Finish: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Kitchen Tip 🌶️

If you like extra kick, mash a scotch bonnet into the sauce before adding the pasta — but don’t bite into it whole unless you’re ready for heat!

Video 🎥

👉 https://youtu.be/tMcAEq6OBtw?si=N7rHIxZlw3gcOOwU

Closing

“This dish brings me straight back to childhood — fast, easy, and always satisfying. If you try it, let me know how you make it your own.”