Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- For salads, toss the dressing in just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Taste the dish before adding extra salt — cheese, broth, and cured meats already contribute saltiness.
Cooking Tips
Cook pasta to al dente (firm to the bite) — it will continue cooking slightly when tossed with hot sauce. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency. Taste the sauce before serving and adjust salt, pepper, and cheese. Dried pasta absorbs seasoning, so don't be shy.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Easy Pinoy Spaghetti
This is a version of Filipino Spaghetti that tastes just right. It is not too sweet and the all the flavors blended well.
Instructions
- Prepare spaghetti by boiling water in a cooking pot. Add a pinch of salt. Put the spaghetti into the pot and cook for 9 minutes or until al dente. Set aside. Note: follow the package instructions on how to cook spaghetti for best results.
- Prepare the meat sauce by heating a cooking pot. Add ground pork. Sear until light brown.
- Add onion and garlic powder. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour tomato sauce. Let boil.
- Add Knorr Pork Cube. Stir. Add hotdogs. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes. Note: add water as necessary.
- Add tomato paste. Stir. Continue to cook for 5 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
- Season the sauce with sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Arrange the spaghetti on a plate, top with meat sauce, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- For salads, toss the dressing in just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Taste the dish before adding extra salt — cheese, broth, and cured meats already contribute saltiness.
Cooking Tips
Taste the sauce before serving and adjust salt, pepper, and cheese. Dried pasta absorbs seasoning, so don't be shy.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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