Filipino Spaghetti

Name: Filipino Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti pasta; 1 lb ground pork; 8 oz hot dogs, sliced, sliced; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 4 tbsp tomato ketchup; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt and black pepper

Sweet spaghetti with ground pork and hot dogs in a savory-sweet tomato sauce, a beloved Filipino comfort food trending on social media.

45 minEasyServes 4440 cal/serving

FilipinoDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti pasta
1 lb ground pork
8 oz hot dogs, sliced, sliced
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Cook 1 lb spaghetti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook 1 lb ground pork until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same pan, sauté 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 medium finely diced yellow onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
4

Add 2 cups tomato sauce, 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Return ground pork to the pan and add 8 oz sliced hot dogs, sliced. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6

Season with to taste salt and black pepper to taste.
7

Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to combine.
8

Serve hot and enjoy.

Questions

Can I make Filipino Spaghetti gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb spaghetti pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Filipino Spaghetti keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Filipino Spaghetti?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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