How To Make Filipino Spaghetti | Lynn Mumbing Mejia

banana ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade ketchup

Tomato sauce offers a lower-sugar alternative.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Mozzarella is lower in fat.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausages

Chicken sausage is a leaner option.

Boil water in a large pot and cook spaghetti noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add ground pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in sliced hot dogs and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped bell pepper and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in banana ketchup and soy sauce, stirring to combine.

Add sugar and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

Serve topped with grated cheddar cheese.

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