Creamy, sweet, savory made easy

The Story

Just like Filipino adobo, everyone makes Filipino spaghetti a little different. I love the Jollibee version but my favorite has always been my aunt’s.

Her spaghetti was perfectly balanced. Not just sweet, but creamy from the cheeses, and salty from the hot dogs and black olives (don’t knock it till you try it). It is one of those dishes tied to family, comfort, and memories.

New year, feeling nostalgic, I wanted to recreate that feeling but faster, using what I had at home.

I started with my Get Puck In™ BBQ Puck for that built in banana ketchup sweetness, then adjusted from there. More tomato, a little fruit sweetness, and finished with cheese and milk.

It came out so close to hers.

This recipe is about reconnecting with your food memory. Adjust it and make it yours.

PSA to Italians… look away 🫣

Ingredients

1 Get Puck In™ BBQ Puck
1 lb ground meat beef pork or turkey
2 hot dogs sliced
¾ cup water plus more if needed
2 to 3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp peach preserves or pineapple juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
¾ cup milk
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 to 3 tbsp whipped cream cheese
Sliced black olives optional
12 oz spaghetti noodles

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles first
• Boil spaghetti according to the package
• Drain and set aside

2. Cook the meat
• Put a pan on medium heat
• Add ground meat
• Cook until no longer pink
• Add hot dogs and cook 1 to 2 minutes
• Do not drain the oil

3. Add the puck
• Add 1 BBQ Puck
• Add ¾ cup water
• Stir until the puck melts into a sauce

4. Add flavor
• Stir in tomato paste
• Add peach preserves or pineapple juice
• Add brown sugar
• Add milk

5. Let it cook
• Let everything simmer 10 to 12 minutes
• Stir occasionally
• If it gets too thick add a little water

6. Make it creamy
• Turn off the heat
• Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese
• Stir until melted and smooth

7. Mix with noodles
• Add cooked spaghetti into the pan
• Mix until all noodles are coated

8. Finish
• Add black olives if using
• Serve warm

Make It Puck In Yours

• Too thick add water or milk
• Too sweet add a pinch of salt
• Want it creamier add more milk or cheese
• Swap peach preserves with pineapple juice
• Add more cheese for extra richness

You do not need to know how to cook. Just follow the steps and let the puck do the work.

A Little Tradition

Filipinos say noodles equals long life
So here is to long life and full stomachs 🤗