As requested by Maxi, here's a recipe for spaghetti that will tickle childrens tastebuds, meaning- a little bit on the sweet side. This is a traditional, Filipino style recipe for spaghetti, just perfect for kiddie parties...INGREDIENTS:
Spaghetti sauce 750 gms.( if in the Philippines you might need to use 3-4 500gm. packs of Del Monte's Filipino Style Sauce )
sliced hotdogs, 500gms. or 1 kilo
mince beef 1 kilo
salt, pepper
minced garlic and onions
250 gms. cheese
butter or margarine 1/2 cup
olive oil/cooking oil
HOW TO :
1. Over medium heat, in a deep wok or casserole- melt butter, add oil, garlic and onions DON'T BURN YOUR GARLIC! just lightly brown it.
2. Add your beef and brown.
3. Season straight away with salt and enough pepper to make it just a tad bit spicy ( but not too spicy...).
4. Pour in your spaghetti sauce and 2 cups of water, let simmer over LOW heat. Add the hotdog slices.
( Stir the sauce every now and again to prevent meat from sticking and burning at the bottom ).
5. Grate in half block, or the whole block of cheese, save some for the topping.
6. Simmer sauce for 30-45 minutes - when it thickens, then it's ready.
5. Grate in half block, or the whole block of cheese, save some for the topping.
6. Simmer sauce for 30-45 minutes - when it thickens, then it's ready.
( check the taste and add more salt, pepper if you have to...if you decide to use soy sauce on top of the other seasonings you may do so, about 1/2 cup ).
7. Serve with spaghetti cooked " al dente "- do not follow package directions, undercook a little because even if you drain it and take it out from the pot, it's still cooking from the heat. Better a bit undercooked than soggy or mushy.
7. Serve with spaghetti cooked " al dente "- do not follow package directions, undercook a little because even if you drain it and take it out from the pot, it's still cooking from the heat. Better a bit undercooked than soggy or mushy.
THIS AMOUNT OF SAUCE IS SUFFICIENT FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 KGS. OF PASTA
COOK'S NOTE:
* if you're using ordinary tomato sauce you may sweeten it with a little sugar, remember this recipe is not really Italian.
** I do not really use too much water when I cook the sauce because it becomes bland if you do so...
*** simmer, simmer, simmer ! - that's the secret of tasty dishes and sauces...simmering over low heat draws out the flavour and natural juices of the meat esp. with beef.
COOK'S NOTE:
* if you're using ordinary tomato sauce you may sweeten it with a little sugar, remember this recipe is not really Italian.
** I do not really use too much water when I cook the sauce because it becomes bland if you do so...
*** simmer, simmer, simmer ! - that's the secret of tasty dishes and sauces...simmering over low heat draws out the flavour and natural juices of the meat esp. with beef.
ENJOY!
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