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.
- Cook tocino and longganisa over medium heat so the sugar caramelizes without burning.
- Add annatto seeds to the oil for natural golden-orange color in pork dishes.
Cooking Tips
For the most tender results, cook low and slow — a gentle simmer (not a vigorous boil) breaks down connective tissue without drying out the meat. Taste and adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking. As liquids reduce, flavors concentrate, so what tastes balanced early may become too salty later.
Ingredient Substitutions
Pork alternatives: Chicken thighs work well in most pork recipes (they stay moist like pork does). For a leaner option, use turkey breast or firm tofu. 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.
Italian Sausage Pasta
Made with spaghetti noodles, italian sausage, marinara sauce and shredded parmesan cheese — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Heat-up the grill and start grilling the Italian sausage in low heat. Grill the sausages until the inside is completely cooked (around 15 to 25 minutes).
- Remove the sausage from the grill. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice the sausages diagonally.
- Make the marinara sauce by following this marinara sauce recipe. Once the sauce is ready, add the sliced sausage and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Arrange the spaghetti noodles in a pasta bowl. Top with marinara sauce with Italian sausage.
- Sprinkle with chopped basil and Parmesan 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.
- Cook tocino and longganisa over medium heat so the sugar caramelizes without burning.
- Add annatto seeds to the oil for natural golden-orange color in pork dishes.
Cooking Tips
Taste and adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking. As liquids reduce, flavors concentrate, so what tastes balanced early may become too salty later.
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
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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