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Filipino Style Sweet Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Filipino Style Sweet Spaghetti is a beloved dish in the Philippines, often served at birthday parties and celebrations. It combines the traditional Italian pasta with sweet elements like banana ketchup and sugar, reflecting the Filipino palate's preference for sweet flavors. This dish has evolved over the years, incorporating local ingredients like hotdogs and ground pork, making it a unique comfort food that resonates with many Filipinos both at home and abroad.

FilipinoPHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground pork
4 hotdogs
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
15 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup banana ketchup
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 cup carrots, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup peas

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

hotdogs

🥗Healthier: chicken sausages

💰Cheaper: pork sausages

Chicken sausages are lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still melting well.

1

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

2

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

3

Saute onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

4

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

5

Stir in sliced hotdogs and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

6

Pour in tomato sauce and banana ketchup; mix well.

7

Add sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

8

Incorporate diced carrots and green bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes until tender.

9

Add bay leaves and water; simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.

10

Remove bay leaves before serving.

11

Toss spaghetti with the sauce until well coated.

12

Serve topped with grated cheddar cheese and peas.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolanderspatulagrater

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Spaghetti Bolognese Filipino StyleSweet Spaghetti

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