Best Mama Lornas Filipino Spaghetti Recipes

FILIPINO-STYLE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a pot over medium heat, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package's direction for about 7 to 9 minutes or until firm to bite. Drain well.
• In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add sliced hot dogs and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers to pan. Cook until softened.
• Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking into small pieces until lightly browned. Drain any excess fat.
• Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, and beef broth. Stir in sugar.
• Bring to a boil and then lower heat to simmer, covered, for about one hour or until meat is fully cooked and sauce is thickened. If the sauce is getting too thick, add water in 1/2 cup increments as needed.
• During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add browned hot dogs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To serve, spoon spaghetti sauce over noodles and top with shredded cheese.

MOM'S LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese, a third of the mozzarella and a third of the Parmesan. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for 20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.