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.
- Pat ingredients dry before breading or frying to help the coating adhere properly.
- Season pasta water generously with salt — it should taste like the sea for properly seasoned pasta.
Cooking Tips
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
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.
Simple Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Spaghetti
Simple Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Spaghetti — Filipino-style pasta with sweet sauce, hotdogs, and cheese. A uniquely Filipino comfort food.
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Arrange in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil. Toss.
- Add the tomato and basil. Toss and make sure that all the ingredients are well blended. Note: you can also use chopped fresh basil. If you are using fresh basil, use at least 8 leaves.
- Mix-in the Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a pasta bowl.
- 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.
- Pat ingredients dry before breading or frying to help the coating adhere properly.
- Season pasta water generously with salt — it should taste like the sea for properly seasoned pasta.
Cooking Tips
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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