Pinoy Style Spaghetti
- 1 kilo spaghetti noodles
- ¼ cup cooking oil
- 2 pieces medium-sized onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 500 grams ground lean beef or pork
- 6-8 pieces regular hotdogs (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ -3/4 cup sweet banana ketchup
- 1 cup beef stock (1 beef cube diluted in 1 cup water)
- 1 kilo Filipino sweet style tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Boil and cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Place in a serving bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan then sauté the onions and garlic until translucent and aromatic.
- Add into the pan the ground beef and keep sautéing and cooking until the beef slightly cooked and browned then toss in the hotdog slices. Cook for another 3-5 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper
- Mix in the tomato paste and ketchup and keep stirring the beef mixture until the mixture turns red. Add in the beef stock and bring mixture to a boil then boil for 2-3 minutes then turn the heat low into a simmering stage and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Season again with salt and pepper, if needed.
- To serve, place or arranged cooked noodles on a serving plate or dish then pour the sauce over then top with grated cheese.
Yield: 12-15 servings
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35-45 minutes
