Filipino Style Spaghetti Recipe

Experience the unique sweetness of Filipino-style spaghetti! This recipe delivers a rich, savory sauce with a delightful touch of sweetness, perfectly balanced for an unforgettable taste. Our version features tender hot dogs, savory ground beef (or turkey!), and a vibrant sauce made with banana ketchup – a key ingredient for that authentic Filipino flavor. Feel free to customize it with your favorite veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers. While traditionally richer, we offer tips to lighten it up without sacrificing the delicious sweetness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 1060.8 kcal
Protein 96g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Filipino Style Spaghetti

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How to Make Filipino Style Spaghetti

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. Microwave sliced hot dogs for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onions until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add ground beef (or turkey) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stir in spaghetti sauce, banana ketchup, sugar (or substitute), bay leaf, and water.
  8. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 10 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and turned a rich red color. Remove bay leaf.
  9. (Optional) Add sliced mushrooms and bell peppers during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  10. Stir in the cooked hot dogs and heat through.
  11. Serve spaghetti over the warm sauce, topping with quick melt cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

75 g

Sugar

96g

Fat

77g

Carbs

38g