Description
Sweet meets savory in this classic Filipino Spaghetti, where a unique blend of tangy-sweet sauce and hot dogs creates a comfort classic beloved across generations. Hearty noodles swimming in rich, slightly sugary tomato sauce invite you to savor a delightful cultural culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
pasta and meat:
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb hotdog, sliced
sauce ingredients:
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup banana ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
seasonings and additional ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook spaghetti noodles until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and diced onions until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned and no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced hotdogs into the beef mixture, stirring to combine and heat through.
- Pour tomato sauce and banana ketchup into the skillet, stirring to blend with the meat.
- Sprinkle brown sugar into the sauce, mixing thoroughly to create a sweet and tangy flavor profile.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste. Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Gently fold the cooked spaghetti noodles into the sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- Transfer the spaghetti to a serving platter and generously top with shredded cheese.
- Serve hot, allowing the cheese to slightly melt over the warm spaghetti.
Notes
- Enhance the sweetness by adjusting the banana ketchup and brown sugar ratio to suit personal taste preferences.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce fat content while maintaining the classic Filipino spaghetti flavor profile.
- Choose mild cheddar or quick-melting cheese for an authentic Filipino-style cheesy topping that adds creamy richness.
- Prepare the sauce in advance and let it simmer longer for deeper, more developed flavors that elevate the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg