Chef-tested recipe
Make Filipino spaghetti with pasta, sweet tomato meat sauce, hotdogs, ground beef, banana ketchup, and cheese.
Recipe at a glance
- Servings
- 8 to 10
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 40 minutes
- Total Time
- 1 hour
- Cuisine
- Filipino
- Course
- Pasta / Main Dish
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Before you begin
Ingredients & equipment
Gather what you need first, then cook through the method with confidence.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- Spaghetti pastapaid link — 1000 g
- Cooking oilpaid link — 40 ml
- Garlic, minced — 30 g
- Onion, chopped — 200 g
- Ground beef — 700 g
- Hotdogs, sliced — 400 g
- Tomato sauce — 1000 g
- Banana ketchup — 500 g
- Sugarpaid link — 60 g
- Evaporated milk — 150 ml
- Cheddar cheese, grated — 250 g
- Saltpaid link — 10 g
- Black pepper — 3 g
Preparation Overview
Cook the pasta separately and simmer the sauce until thick enough to cling to the noodles.
Method
Boil spaghetti until al dente, then drain. Sauté garlic and onion in oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add hotdogs and cook briefly. Add tomato sauce, banana ketchup, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick and flavorful. Stir in evaporated milk and some cheese. Toss with pasta or spoon sauce over noodles and top with cheese.
Beginner Technique Notes
Do not overcook the pasta because it will continue absorbing sauce after mixing.
Tips and Variations
For party trays, keep sauce slightly looser so the pasta stays moist.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with grated cheese and fried chicken.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water or milk.
Nutritional Value
Estimated 450 to 650 kcal per serving depending on portion size.
Allergen Notes
Contains wheat and milk. May contain soy depending on hotdogs and ketchup brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Filipino spaghetti sweet?
Banana ketchup and sugar give it the classic sweet party flavor.
Can I use pork instead of beef?
Yes. Ground pork or mixed meat works well.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Keep sauce and pasta separate for best texture.
