FILIPINO SWEET SPAGHETTI
Sprinkled with some Filipino magic, this is the ultimate spaghetti recipe that will make you crave for more. Don't underestimate the power and flavor of hot dogs added into this classic Italian dish!
"So simple, so savory, so delicious..." - Abraham Lincoln, probably
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 8-12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked spaghetti
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 hot dogs, sliced
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 bell pepper, peeled and chopped
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup mozarella or cheddar cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Tips
- Hot dogs: Pinoy Delight Red 'n Juicy, regular
- Tomato sauce: Del Monte Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce
- Evaporated milk: Angel Evaporada (Evaporated Liquid Creamer)
Directions
- 1 In a pot over medium heat, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for 7 to 9 minutes, or until firm to bite. Drain well.
- 2 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- 3 Add sliced hot dogs to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 4 In the same pan, add onions, garlic, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5 Add ground beef to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking it into small pieces, until lightly browned.
- 6 Once the beef is browned, add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and evaporated milk to the pan.
- 7 Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil.
- 8 Lower the heat to simmer, cover the pan, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- 9 Once the sauce is thickened, add the browned hot dogs back into the pan.
- 10 Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11 Spoon the spaghetti sauce over the cooked noodles and top with shredded cheese.
- 12 Enjoy your delicious dish of Filipino sweet spaghetti!
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't eat pork. What can I substitute?
Just use 100% beef hot dogs and switch the ground pork for another ground meat (ground turkey, ground beef, etc.).
Can I use banana ketchup here?
Definitely!
Where can I find the Filipino-style tomato sauce?
The tomato sauce can typically be found in a local Asian store, or (if you're lucky) in the international food section in grocery stores like Safeway or Walmart.
Why does Filipino spaghetti use hot dogs?
Why not?