How To Cook Meaty Filipino Style Spaghetti
Spaghetti is one of the dishes we adopted from foreign cultures and our version of spaghetti is somehow different from the original Italian style spaghetti.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilo Spaghetti pasta
- 1 big bottle banana ketchup
- 560 grams Italian style Spaghetti sauce
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
- 3/4 kilo ground beef
- 6 pcs hotdogs sliced
- 2 boullion beef cubes dissolved in 1 cup hot water
- 1 medium sized onion chopped
- 1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese
- 100 grams butter or margarine
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 1 liter water for boiling the pasta
- 4 Tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
How To Cook Meaty Filipino Style Spaghetti
- In a large pot with water, bring it to a boil then add salt and cooking oil.
- Salt adds flavor to the pasta and the cooking oil prevents the pasta from sticking together.
- Then add the spaghetti pasta and cook according to the instruction on the package.
- Check if the pasta is already cooked and tender, firm but not hard (al dente).
- Don't overcook the pasta so it will not become too soggy.
- Drain the water in the sink and fill the pot with tap water to prevent the pasta from overcooking.
- Drain the water again and pour the pasta in a colander or strainer to remove the excess water.
- Let it drain for a few minutes then transfer to a Tupperware or any container that can hold the pasta. Set aside.
- In a medium size saucepan, melt the butter and saute the garlic and onion until the onions are cooked and transparent.
- Then add the ground beef and stir cook for at least 5 minutes.
- Then add the hotdog and cook for 2 minutes again.
- Add in the spaghetti sauce, bouillon cubes, banana ketchup and 1 cup of water then simmer again for 20 minutes.
- Stir the sauce while cooking from time to time to prevent the bottom of the sauce from burning.
- Prepare a serving dish or platter and put the pasta then pour the sauce on top of it.
- Garnish with grated cheese on top and serve.
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Notes
Cooking Tips of Meaty Filipino Style Spaghetti:
- Balancing Sweetness: Filipino Style Spaghetti is known for its slightly sweet taste, primarily due to the inclusion of banana ketchup. To achieve the perfect balance of sweetness, start with a moderate amount of ketchup and adjust to your preference as the sauce simmers; you can always add more if needed.
- Texture Matters: When cooking the pasta, aim for the ideal "al dente" texture – firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta can become mushy and won't hold the sauce well, so keep a close eye on it during the boiling process.
- Stirring and Simmering: To infuse all the flavors in the sauce, remember to stir it occasionally while simmering. This helps prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan and ensures that all the ingredients meld together perfectly for that signature Filipino Style Spaghetti taste.