Filipino Spaghetti

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February 7, 2017 by Liza Agbanlog 27 Comments

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I haven’t made this Filipino spaghetti for a long time. I used to make it frequently for my kids, especially when we first immigrated here in Vancouver, Canada but then my former neighbor taught me a different way to make spaghetti. She taught me how to make quick Italian sausage spaghetti which uses Italian sausages and store bought pasta sauce. It was an easy, quick and convenient way to whip up a meal. Since then, I have made it for my family at least once a month. Last week, I decided to make this Filipino spaghetti again. I realized how different it is from regular spaghetti in the sense that the Filipino version consists of unique ingredients, sliced hotdogs and banana sauce, which makes it sweeter compared to the regular one.

How to make Filipino Spaghetti

In this Filipino spaghetti recipe, the sliced hotdogs were fried separately until browned and then set aside. The ground pork was then sautéed with the aromatics and then slowly simmered with the tomato and banana sauce for 15 minutes. The browned sliced hotdogs were added afterwards at the end of cooking time. Eating this Filipino spaghetti brought back fond memories. I forgot how good and comforting this food was. Enjoy!

Liza Agbanlog

Filipino spaghetti is different from the typical spaghetti because it has fried sliced hot dogs. Ground pork is mixed in with tomato sauce and banana sauce.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Servings 5 servings

Calories 854 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti noodles
3 tablespoon olive oil ,divided
4 hotdogs ,sliced diagonally
1 onion ,chopped
2 cloves garlic ,minced
1 lb lean ground pork
Salt and pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
½ cup tomato paste
1 cup store-bought banana sauce ( banana ketchup)
Grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

Cook spaghetti noodles in salted boiling water until tender but firm. Drain in a colander and toss with 1 tablespoon oil to prevent from sticking.
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Add sliced hotdogs and cook, stirring until brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Set aside.
Using the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes or until onion has softened. Add ground pork and cook until juice from the meat has evaporated and the meat is brown, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and banana sauce. Stir to combine and blend flavors. Reduce heat to medium, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sliced hotdogs.
Serve sauce over spaghetti and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 854kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1588mgPotassium: 1370mgFiber: 6gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1176IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 5mg

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Nutrition Facts

Filipino Spaghetti

Amount Per Serving

Calories 854 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 1588mg69%

Reader Interactions

Comments

JC
May 4, 2021 at 4:27 pm

Thank you for this recipe! I made this for my family tonight and it was so easy to make. Everyone thought it was delicious! Tastes just like how my mom makes it! 😋
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Pamela H
April 17, 2021 at 1:56 pm
What is banana sauce and where can I purchase it?? What kind of hot dogs do you use???
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- Liza Agbanlog
  April 17, 2021 at 2:35 pm
  Hi Pamela,
  Banana sauce is the same as banana ketchup and you can buy this at any Filipino or Asian store. I normally use regular hotdogs that you can buy at any supermarket. Take care!
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Jo
October 10, 2020 at 1:34 pm
Can you please tell me what to do with the sausages after setting it aside?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  October 10, 2020 at 2:17 pm
  Hi Jo,
  In step 4, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste and banana sauce. Stir to combine and blend flavors. Reduce heat to medium, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in browned sliced hotdogs.
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Mimi
October 6, 2020 at 9:16 pm
Hi! I am not a very good cook but, how much salt and pepper do you add to this recipe. Thank you for your help!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  October 7, 2020 at 11:48 am
  Hi Mimi,
  It is better to start with less seasoning rather than more. It is easier to add later on. Start with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper and then taste it. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Hope these help!
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Anonymous
August 13, 2020 at 12:24 pm

Easy to follow recipe!! And 3 year old daughter gave it the thumbs up!
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Angge
April 25, 2020 at 4:01 am
This is my first time to cook Filipino style spaghetti. Your recipe is easy to follow, and really tasty. Thank you so much, Ms. Liza. I’d be sure to try your other recipes.
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- Liza Agbanlog
  April 25, 2020 at 9:53 am
  Hi An,
  I am so glad you were able to try this recipe and had success with it:) Take care my friend and thanks for taking the time to write!
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Linda Shin
February 28, 2020 at 12:24 pm

Never had Filipino style spaghetti, but I had an idea what it would tasted like. It came out perfect! My husband enjoyed it very much, and saved it for the next and it was gone. My parents devoured it!!
Can’t wait to make it again!
Thanks again for the recipe 🙂
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- Liza Agbanlog
  February 28, 2020 at 12:55 pm
  You’re welcome Linda! I am glad you were able to try this Filipino spaghetti recipe 🙂 Take care and thanks for the feedback!
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Katy G
February 2, 2019 at 4:56 pm

Thank you so much for posting this recipe! I am American and my husband is Filipino. I surprised them with this dish and it went perfectly. They loved it! THANK YOU!!!!!
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- Liza Agbanlog
  February 2, 2019 at 5:21 pm
  You’re welcome Katy! Take care and thanks for writing your success story 🙂
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Madelyn
September 16, 2018 at 10:06 am

Great recipe! Do you know how many calories is in each serving?
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tibbs
September 3, 2018 at 3:59 pm
I have had Filipino spaghetti while in the Philippines, it is uniquely different from what we have here in the states. It is much sweeter and obviously the addition of hotdogs. However, the hotdogs definitely are not equal to those produced in the States. With that said… I must say that it IS good!
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Angelica
November 14, 2017 at 1:16 pm

I want to try your recipes but I’m no good at measuring. I want to make this for my daughters party but I want to make a lot. Maybe good for 20 servings. Any advice?
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- Anonymous
  January 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm
  
  You can change the settings where it says 5 servings move the bar up
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Nancy
November 7, 2017 at 3:31 pm

Thanks for the wonderful recipe! Any idea how many calories per serving is?
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Lynn
September 19, 2017 at 6:39 am
I planned to make Filipino spaghetti today and i saw your Recipe,and so far so good to look at thank you for sharing your Recipe it’s big help for me.
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- Liza Agbanlog
  September 23, 2017 at 9:47 am
  Hi Lynn,
  I hope you get to try it. Take care!
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Christina
July 23, 2017 at 11:24 pm
What kind of tomato sauce do you use for this recipe?
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- Liza Agbanlog
  July 26, 2017 at 9:39 am
  Hi Christina,
  I used the regular tomato sauce (Hunt’s) for this recipe.
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LIza
May 8, 2017 at 3:49 am

Hi Liza,
Your Filipino spaghetti looks so yummy. Makes me want to go home now and cook it also. Thank you for sharing so many yummy recipes.
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- Liza Agbanlog
  May 8, 2017 at 9:00 pm
  You’re welcome Liza 🙂
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vlada
February 26, 2017 at 4:31 am

Hi Liza.
I really like your yummy – Philippine recipe for spaghetti.
I just saw them, I got hungry and I have to try …
Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! 🙂
Vlada, Czech Republic
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- Liza Agbanlog
  March 1, 2017 at 7:56 pm
  You’re welcome Vlada 🙂 Enjoy!
  Reply