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.
- Toast whole spices in a dry pan before grinding to unlock their essential oils and aroma.
- Season pasta water generously with salt — it should taste like the sea for properly seasoned pasta.
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 with Meatballs
Made with meatballs, spaghetti, homemade marinara sauceor 6 to 8 ounces bottled spaghetti sauce and grated 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 the homemade marinara sauce in a sauce pan. If you are using the bottled spaghetti sauce purchased from the grocery store, you can saute 1 small onion (minced) before adding the sauce to make it more flavorful.
- Add-in the meatballs. Let boil and continue to cook in low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Arranged the spaghetti noodles in a plate. Top with spaghetti sauce and meatballs. Sprinkle some 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.
- Toast whole spices in a dry pan before grinding to unlock their essential oils and aroma.
- Season pasta water generously with salt — it should taste like the sea for properly seasoned pasta.
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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