Filipino Spaghetti (w/ Sweet Spaghetti Sauce)

Step 1

In a large pan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and the onion. Saute the onion for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.

Step 2

Add the garlic and saute until fragrant or about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add the ground pork and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the meat is completely browned.

Step 4

Add the tomato sauce, banana ketchup, fish sauce, and the dark brown sugar and stir until combined with the meat mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower to medium low heat and continue to cook for 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.

Step 5

Add the hot dogs and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Taste test the sauce and add salt and black pepper, adjust to your preference.

Step 7

You have the option of adding cheese on top too.

Step 8

Add the spaghetti on a plate and ladle on the sauce. Serve immediately.

Step 9

In a large pot, add the water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add the salt and stir until dissolved. Add the dried spaghetti and follow instructions on the box to cook. This could take anywhere between 8-15 minutes depending on the pasta brand.

Step 10

Test your spaghetti by tasting one strand, it should be cooked throughout without any opaqueness in the center, but still slightly firm.

Step 11

Strain the pasta from the boiling water, reserving some of this water in case you need it to thin the sauce, and set the pasta aside. Do not rinse the pasta.