Filipino Spaghetti

Step 1

Boil spaghetti in salted water. Drain al dente cooked spaghetti. Reserve pasta water.

Step 2

In a large skillet, brown ground pork. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Step 4

Add browned ground pork. Lightly season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes while regularly stirring.

Step 5

Add sliced hot dogs. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Pour the sweet-style spaghetti sauce, banana ketchup, and pasta water. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

Season to taste then transfer half of the sauce in a bowl.

Step 8

Add al dente spaghetti into the skillet and fully coat with the sweet-style sauce.

Step 9

Top with the reserved sweet-style spaghetti sauce and freshly grated cheese.