Delicious Pinoy Spaghetti Recipe with Sweet Sauce

Ingredients

• 400g spaghetti noodles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 500g ground pork
• 1 can (400g) tomato sauce
• 1 cup banana ketchup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or processed cheese)
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup sliced hotdogs (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, then sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add the ground pork to the pan, and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
4. Stir in the tomato sauce, banana ketchup, and water, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Add the sweet pickle relish, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, then let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
6. If using, add the sliced hotdogs and chopped green bell pepper to the sauce, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
7. Combine the cooked spaghetti noodles with the sauce in the pan, tossing well to coat the pasta evenly.
8. Serve hot, sprinkling grated cheese on top and garnishing with chopped parsley if desired.