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Filipino-style Spaghetti

Filipino Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food. Made of ground beef, hot dogs, sweet-style sauce, and banana catsup, this pasta dish is a guaranteed party hit!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 529 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 Filipino-style hotdogs, sliced diagonally
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded, cored and chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup banana ketchup, preferably sweet and spicy
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup quick-melt cheese, shredded

Instructions

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  1. In a pot over medium heat, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package's direction for about 7 to 9 minutes or until firm to bite. Drain well.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add sliced hot dogs and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers to pan. Cook until softened. 
  4. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking into small pieces until lightly browned. Drain any excess fat.
  5. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, and beef broth. Stir in sugar. 
  6. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to simmer, covered, for about one hour or until meat is fully cooked and sauce is thickened. If the sauce is getting too thick, add water in ½ cup increments as needed. 
  7. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add browned hot dogs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. To serve, spoon spaghetti sauce over noodles and top with shredded cheese.

Notes

  • If you don't have access to banana catsup, use tomato ketchup in equal amounts and add a teaspoon or so of sugar to achieve the sweet and savory characteristics of Filipino spaghetti.

Nutrition Information

Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 1068mg (45%) Potassium 853mg (24%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1190IU (24%) Vitamin C 29.5mg (33%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529

% Daily Value*

Calories 529kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1068mg 45%
Potassium 853mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 1190IU 24%
Vitamin C 29.5mg 33%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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