FILIPINO STYLE SPAGHETTI

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pack spaghetti
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, mashed and minced
• 4 medium-sized onions, minced
• 4 medium-sized tomatoes, minced
• 1/4 kilo ground pork
• 1/4 kilo ground beef
• 4 pieces jumbo hot dogs, sliced diagonally
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups banana catsup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 small can evaporated milk
• 1 pork bouillon cube
• 2 tbsp sugar
• salt, pepper, 
• cheddar cheese, grated

        METHODS:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package direction. Drain water using a colander or large strainer. Place noodles in running water or cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. In a large sauce pan over medium heat, sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes in oil and butter. Add the ground meats. Season with salt and pepper. Cook meat until brown while stirring occasionally.
3. Add hot dogs. Cook for a few minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, catsup, and water. Season with salt, pepper, MSG, and bouillon cube to taste. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
5. Add evaporated milk. Add sugar if you prefer a sweet sauce. Simmer for a few more minutes with occasional stirring. Taste to check if it needs more seasoning.
6. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with grated cheese.