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 rice or grains in broth instead of water for an extra layer of flavor.
- Pat ingredients dry before breading or frying to help the coating adhere properly.
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.
The Only Filipino Spaghetti That I Trust for the Holidays
Made with spaghetti noodles, ground pork, filipino style spaghetti sauce and knorr pork cube — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Boil water in a cooking pot. Add a teaspoon of salt. Put the spaghetti noodles in the pot. Cook according to package instructions. Drain the water and set the spaghetti aside.
- Make the sauce by heating oil in a cooking pot. Sauté garlic and onion until the onion softens.
- Add the ground pork. Cook it while stirring until it turns light brown in color.
- Mix in the ham and hotdogs. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Put the bell peppers into the pot. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce. Add 1 cup water. Stir and let boil.
- Add Knorr pork cube. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes while stirring every 6 minutes or so.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper. You can add some grated cheese if preferred.
- Arrange spaghetti on a serving plate. Top with spaghetti sauce and 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.
- Cook rice or grains in broth instead of water for an extra layer of flavor.
- Pat ingredients dry before breading or frying to help the coating adhere properly.
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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