Filipino Spaghetti (w/ Sweet Spaghetti Sauce)

Filipino Spaghetti (w/ Sweet Spaghetti Sauce)

from hungryhuy.com
35 min
8 servings

Use this traditionally sweet spaghetti recipe from the Philippines that's filled with rich, umami flavored meat sauce and topped with sliced hot dogs and melted cheese for your next dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 16 fl oz canned tomato sauce
  • 4 fl oz banana ketchup
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce
  • 5 hot dogs (sliced on a bias)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 lb dried spaghetti
  • 10 c filtered water (for boiling spaghetti)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Velveeta (or cheddar cheese)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and the onion. Saute the onion for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, add the water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add the salt and stir until dissolved. Add the dried spaghetti and follow instructions on the box to cook. This could take anywhere between 8-15 minutes depending on the pasta brand.