Filipino Spaghetti with Sweet Sauce (Printable Version)
Tender spaghetti tossed in sweet-savory sauce with pork, hot dogs, and creamy cheese. #SweetSpaghetti #FilipinoFood #PastaFusion
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 ounces lean ground pork
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6 ounces dried spaghetti noodles
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1 cup sweet-style spaghetti sauce
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1/3 cup banana ketchup
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Additional Ingredients
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2 red hot dogs, sliced diagonally
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1/2 cup freshly grated cheese
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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Salt, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
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1/4 cup reserved pasta water
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add dried spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink and lightly browned. Transfer pork to a plate and discard excess fat.
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In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Return the browned pork to the skillet. Season with salt and coarse black pepper. Add diagonally sliced red hot dogs and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
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Pour in sweet-style spaghetti sauce, banana ketchup, and the reserved pasta water. Stir thoroughly and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
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Plate the spaghetti and ladle extra sauce on top. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese before serving.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the sauce to simmer longer so the pork and hot dogs absorb the sweet notes.