Description
A heartwarming twist on traditional spaghetti, featuring a sweet-savory tomato sauce mixed with sautéed vegetables and a touch of banana ketchup, creating a comforting family favorite.
Ingredients
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- Spaghetti (or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup banana ketchup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, season with salt, and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until golden and fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add diced bell peppers and shredded carrots; sauté until slightly tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms; sauté until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in tomato sauce and banana ketchup; stir to combine and add soy sauce and black pepper.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors, adding water if too thick.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet; toss to coat the noodles in the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or chili flakes.
Notes
Feel free to substitute pasta with gluten-free options or zoodles (zucchini noodles). Adjust vegetables based on seasonality and preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan, Filipino, Spaghetti, Comfort Food, Family Recipe