Filipino Sweet Spaghetti
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
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 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
- 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
Store leftover spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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