Filipino-Style Spaghetti

Filipino-Style Spaghetti

from iankewks.com
1 servings

Sweet, tangy, and rich, this meaty Filipino Spaghetti is Philippine's take on the Italian Bolognese.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 beef bouillon cube, crushed
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3.5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 150 g Filipino red hotdogs (can be substituted with regular hotdogs or sausages)
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup banana ketchup
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 -2 tbsp sugar (more or less, depending on your sweetness preference)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Cheddar, shredded (for topping)
  • Spaghetti, boiled

Directions

  1. 1

    In a deep pot, saute the onions in the olive oil until soft and translucent, about 5-7 mins. Add in the garlic, and continue to saute until the garlic is golden and fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add in the ground beef. Season with the beef bouillon cube, fish sauce, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine and cook the beef until no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Add in the tomato paste. Stir to coat the ground beef and cook the tomato paste briefly for 2 mins.

  4. 4

    Toss in the Filipino red hotdogs, tomato sauce, and banana ketchup. Mix gently to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil, then let simmer over medium-low for 45 minutes with a lid. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching the bottom.

  5. 5

    After 45 mins, stir in the evaporated milk and sugar. Season with more sugar or salt to taste.

  6. 6

    Mix with cooked spaghetti pasta, and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Enjoy!