Best Spaghetti Recipe (Del Monte Sauce)- Pinoy Style
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 8
Sweet, cheesy, and loaded with hotdogs, this Pinoy style spaghetti recipe is nothing like the Italian original, but it’s the version most Filipinos grew up loving. It’s the dish that takes center stage at birthday parties, fiestas, and family gatherings, right next to the lechon. This version uses Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce, Meaty and Flavorful, the country’s number one spaghetti sauce brand, so you get that signature sweet and meaty taste without having to build the sauce from scratch.
This recipe combines ground beef, hotdog slices, and Del Monte’s rich tomato based sauce, finished with a touch of condensed milk and melted cheese for that classic Pinoy sweetness. It’s an easy dish to scale up for a big family gathering, fiesta, or party, and this version makes enough to feed around 8 people.
Ingredients
- 1 sachet / 900 grams Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce, Meaty and Flavorful
- 400 grams spaghetti pasta
- 7 to 8 pieces hotdog
- 1 piece onion
- 300 grams ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic
- 80 grams cheese
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1 to 2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 to 2 liters water
- 1 beef cube
- Black pepper
How to Make Best Del Monte Spaghetti Recipe – Pinoy Style
Step 1: Boil the Water
-Bring 2 to 2.5 liters of water to a rolling boil.
Step 2: Season the Water
-Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 beef cube. Stir.
Step 3: Cook the Pasta
-Add the 400 grams of spaghetti pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 4: Drain and Set Aside
-Once cooked, drain using a strainer and set aside.
Step 5: Brown the Ground Beef
-In a pan, add the 300 grams of ground beef. Cook, stirring, until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Add the Onion and Garlic
-Add the onion and 4 cloves of garlic, minced or chopped finely.
Step 7: Add the Hotdog
-Add the 7 to 8 pieces of hotdog. Stir until cooked through. Add a bit of oil if needed.
Step 8: Add the Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce
-Pour in the 900 grams of Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce and stir.
Step 9: Add Pasta Water and Cheese
-Add 1/4 cup of pasta water, then add the 80 grams of grated cheese.
Step 10: Add the Condensed Milk
-Add 1/4 cup of condensed milk, adjusting the amount depending on how sweet you want it. Skip this step if you prefer a less sweet spaghetti.
Step 11: Season the Sauce
-Add black pepper and stir.
Step 12: Combine with the Pasta
-Add the pasta gradually, stirring continuously, until fully combined.
Step 13: Serve
-Serve with grated cheese on top.
Tips
Add the beef cube to the boiling water before the pasta. This seasons the noodles themselves, not just the sauce.
Brown the ground beef fully before adding the onion and garlic. This builds a deeper flavor base for the sauce.
Add the pasta to the sauce gradually, a little at a time, so it’s easier to coat everything evenly instead of dumping it all in at once.
Reserve a bit of pasta water before draining. It’s useful for loosening the sauce if it turns out too thick.
Taste the sauce before adding condensed milk. Add it gradually since the sweetness is easy to overdo, especially with Del Monte’s sauce already being sweet on its own.
Beginner Troubleshooting Guide
Problem 1: Sauce turns out too watery
Solution: Simmer the sauce longer, uncovered, to reduce it, or use less pasta water or liquid next time.
What caused it: Too much pasta water or liquid was added to the sauce.
Problem 2: Sauce turns out too sweet
Solution: Add the condensed milk gradually and taste as you go, or skip it entirely as your own tip notes.
What caused it: Too much condensed milk was added all at once, on top of the sauce’s own natural sweetness.
Problem 3: Cheese doesn’t melt smoothly into the sauce
Solution: Lower the heat and stir the cheese in gradually.
What caused it: The cheese was added over high heat or all at once.
Problem 4: Pasta clumps when combined with the sauce
Solution: Add the pasta gradually and toss continuously while mixing in.
What caused it: The pasta was added all at once, or wasn’t tossed quickly enough.
Alternative Ingredients
-Ground beef can be replaced with ground pork, as noted in your own procedure.
-Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce can be replaced with any other Filipino style sweet spaghetti sauce brand you prefer.
-Hotdog can be replaced with Filipino red hotdogs specifically, for a more authentic flavor and color.
-Condensed milk can be replaced with evaporated milk plus a bit of sugar, for a lighter sweetness.
-Beef cube can be replaced with a pork cube, as noted in your own procedure.
FAQs
Can I use ground pork instead of ground beef?
Yes, as noted in the recipe, ground pork works as a direct substitute.
Why is my Pinoy spaghetti too sweet?
This usually comes from adding too much condensed milk on top of the sauce’s own sweetness. Add it gradually and taste before adding more, or skip it.
Can I make this ahead of time for a party?
Yes, the sauce can be made a day ahead and reheated. Cook the pasta fresh right before serving so it doesn’t get mushy.
What’s the best hotdog to use for Filipino spaghetti?
Filipino red hotdogs are the traditional choice, though any hotdog works.
Can I skip the condensed milk?
Yes, your own recipe already notes you can skip it if you prefer a less sweet spaghetti.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce, or microwave in short intervals, stirring in between.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with extra grated cheese on top and pandesal or garlic bread on the side. This is a great dish for parties, potlucks, or as the main ulam for a family dinner.
Best Spaghetti Recipe (Del Monte Sauce)- Pinoy Style
Ingredients
- 1 sachet / 900 grams Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce Meaty and Flavorful
- 400 grams spaghetti pasta
- 7 to 8 pieces hotdog
- 1 piece onion
- 300 grams ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic
- 80 grams cheese
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1 to 2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 to 2 liters water
- 1 beef cube
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Bring 2 to 2.5 liters of water to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 beef cube. Stir.
- Add the 400 grams of spaghetti pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain using a strainer and set aside.
- In a pan, add the 300 grams of ground beef. Cook, stirring, until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the onion and 4 cloves of garlic, minced or chopped finely.
- Add the 7 to 8 pieces of hotdog. Stir until cooked through. Add a bit of oil if needed.
- Pour in the 900 grams of Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce and stir.
- Add 1/4 cup of pasta water, then add the 80 grams of grated cheese.
- Add 1/4 cup of condensed milk, adjusting the amount depending on how sweet you want it. Skip this step if you prefer a less sweet spaghetti.
- Add black pepper and stir.
- Add the pasta gradually, stirring continuously, until fully combined.
- Serve with grated cheese on top.