Recipe Card: Trinidad Macaroni and Eggs (Boil and Fry Macaroni) -

Recipe Card: Trinidad Macaroni and Eggs (Boil and Fry Macaroni)

Trinidad macaroni and eggs, also called boil and fry macaroni, is a nostalgic comfort dish made with pasta, eggs, and cheese—simple, filling, and delicious.

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Course: Breakfast, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Caribbean, Trinidad, Trinidadian

Keyword: boil and fry macaroni, macaroni and eggs, Trini mac and cheese, Trinidad macaroni and eggs, Trinidad Pasta

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Equipment

Large 5-quart pot
Wooden spoon or spatula
Colander for draining pasta
Knife and cutting board for chopping onions and vegetables
Whisk for eggs

Ingredients

1 package pasta bucatini or macaroni
Salt to boil pasta
2 tbsp oil
½ onion chopped
2 tbsp butter
4 eggs whisked
3 tbsp ketchup or to taste
8 oz cheese grated (Trinidad, New Zealand, or cheddar)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil Pasta: In a large 5-quart pot, bring salted water to a boil. Break the pasta in half and cook until al dente (or to your liking). Drain, then stir in butter.
Cook Onions: In the same pot, heat oil. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
Add Vegetables (Optional): Stir in colored bell peppers, mixed vegetables, or broccoli. Cook for 3–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Combine Pasta & Eggs: Return the pasta to the pot. Pour in the whisked eggs and stir until just combined and cooked—don’t overcook, or the pasta will dry out and stick.
Finish with Ketchup & Cheese: Stir in ketchup and grated cheese until melted and well incorporated.
Season & Serve: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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