Spaghetti is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical noodle pasta. It is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine. Like other pasta, spaghetti is made of milled wheat and water and sometimes enriched with vitamins and minerals. One of the traditional food during christmas here in the Philippines is spaghetti which is really suitable for every filipino family. Make spaghetti your family will love with recipes from Shop Suki, your number partner in home.
INGREDIENTS:
Spaghetti Pasta
1tablespoonoil
Filipino-style hotdogs, sliced diagonally
onion, peeled and chopped
cloves garlic, peeled and minced
bell pepper, seeded, cored and chopped
pound ground beef
tomato sauce
tomato paste
banana ketchup, preferably sweet and spicy
salt and pepper to taste
cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers to pan. Cook until softened.
Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking into small pieces until lightly browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and ketchup.
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 1/2 cup increments as needed.
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add browned hot dogs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, spoon spaghetti sauce over noodles and top with shredded cheese.
