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Filipino Sweet Spaghetti

Name: Filipino Sweet Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: filipino
Ingredients: 450 g spaghetti; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 450 g ground pork; 6 pcs hot dog sliced into rounds; 400 g tomato sauce; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 0.75 cup banana ketchup; 2 tbsp sugar; 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded; 0.5 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

This unique spaghetti dish features a rich, sweet tomato sauce generously studded with sliced hot dogs and ground pork. It's a beloved Filipino comfort food, often served at parties and family gatherings. The sweetness comes from banana ketchup, making it distinct from traditional Italian pasta.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 55 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 723 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

450 gspaghetti
1 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
450 gground pork
6 pcshot dog, sliced into rounds
400 gtomato sauce
2 tbsptomato paste
0.75 cupbanana ketchup
2 tbspsugar
0.5 cupcheddar cheese, shredded
0.5 cupwater
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

grater · large pot · wooden spoon · deep skillet

The method

Step by step

1
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the pasta, as it will continue to absorb sauce.
2
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
4
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
About 4 min
5
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
6
Add the ground pork to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Drain any excess fat if desired.
7
Stir in the sliced hot dogs and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to brown slightly.
About 3 min
8
Pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, banana ketchup, sugar, water, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
9
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
About 15 min
10
Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This adds a creamy texture and extra flavor.
11
Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sweet spaghetti sauce, tossing until thoroughly coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You can also serve the sauce over individual portions of spaghetti.
12
Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Per serving

Nutrition

17%Score

Calories: 722.8kcal
Protein: 33.3g
Carbs: 68.2g
Fat: 35.1g
Fibre: 4.1g
Sugar: 11.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.