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.
- Use fresh herbs rather than dried when the recipe specifies them for the most vibrant flavor.
- For pasta dishes, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
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.
Filipino Style Spaghetti
Filipino spaghetti — sweet-style meat sauce with hotdogs, ground meat, and loads of cheese. Every kid's birthday favorite.
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
- Warm up the oil in a Pan.
- Saute the onion and garlic.
- Once the onions becomes soft, add the ground pork. Cook until the color turns light brown.
- Add the luncheon meat and hotdog. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour-in the Spaghetti sauce and beef broth. Stir and let boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Try to taste the sauce and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Pour the Filipino Style Spaghetti sauce over the Spaghetti. Top with shredded cheese.
- 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.
- Use fresh herbs rather than dried when the recipe specifies them for the most vibrant flavor.
- For pasta dishes, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
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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