Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- For Filipino spaghetti, the sauce should be sweet — a blend of ketchup, banana ketchup, and sweetened sauce.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency — the starch helps it cling to the noodles.
- Toss pasta in the sauce rather than pouring sauce on top for better coating.
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.
Spaghetti (Filipino)
Made with spaghetti noodles, ground pork, hot dogs and banana ketchup — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti. Drain.
- Sauté garlic, onion until they soften and smell nice.
- Add tomato sauce, banana ketchup, sugar, and hot dogs. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Toss with spaghetti. Top with grated cheese.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- For Filipino spaghetti, the sauce should be sweet — a blend of ketchup, banana ketchup, and sweetened sauce.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency — the starch helps it cling to the noodles.
- Toss pasta in the sauce rather than pouring sauce on top for better coating.
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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