Jollibee Style Spaghetti
If you’re a kid who grew up in the Philippines, you’ve probably had Jollibee spaghetti at least once in your life. One of their most popular menu offerings, Jollibee spaghetti is a staple at nearly every birthday party for both kids and kids at heart. Its unique sweetness sets it apart from original spaghetti recipes,…
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If you’re a kid who grew up in the Philippines, you’ve probably had Jollibee spaghetti at least once in your life. One of their most popular menu offerings, Jollibee spaghetti is a staple at nearly every birthday party for both kids and kids at heart. Its unique sweetness sets it apart from original spaghetti recipes, making it a delightful and refreshing treat!
The jolly and classically Pinoy fast food restaurant has been around since the late 1970s. Its crispy and tender Chickenjoy, as well as its meaty Yumburger are some other fan favorites. But it’s the Jollibee Spaghetti they advertise as the meatiest, cheesiest spaghetti in the country –– and quite frankly, they might be right!
What is in Jollibee Spaghetti?
An original spaghetti recipe is a balance between tart and sweet, though it leans more towards the former. Spaghetti Bolognese, for one, is thick and rich, with the tomato flavor neither too strong or overbearing. In fact, bolognese tends to lean into a creamier flavor, as many add a splash of cream or milk at the end for that extra oomph.
Jollibee Spaghetti, meanwhile, leans into more Pinoy sensibilities. Since we know that Filipinos have a sweet tooth, this recipe incorporates quite the amount of sugar into its taste. Many of the ingredients we put in this kind of spaghetti are inexpensive and easy. Our tomato sauce and tomato paste are naturally sweet as well, which give us that vibrant and bright flavor we’re looking for. Not to mention the use of ground pork and hotdogs makes it exceptionally filling!
To top it off, you can’t forget one of the most important elements in a delightful Jollibee spaghetti –– the cheese! The cheesiness is, quite arguably, one of the key things that makes it a Jollibee spaghetti in the first place. For this recipe I like to use Velveeta cheese, which is an affordable and easily accessible find at any grocery store. Soft and smooth, this type of cheese really melts in your mouth, contributing to the delightful spaghetti flavors.
Birthday Party Recipes To Try
Here are some recipes that you can make for birthday parties or special occassions:
If you want to incorporate the full Jollibee experience into your home, you can also serve your spaghetti alongside crispy fried chicken! Not only is it a great contrast to the flavors of your spaghetti, but its tender but juicy taste is truly addictive. Making these recipes from home proves that you don’t need to wait for a special day to enjoy delicious food.
How to Make Jollibee Spaghetti
While this dish might be easy to make, Jollibee spaghetti actually takes quite a while –– about an hour and ten minutes, to be exact. Most of this time is dedicated to making sure your sauce is as delicious as it can be. By letting your sauce simmer for about an hour, you’re able to extract all its savory and yummy flavors. The wait for your own Jollibee spaghetti will surely be worth it!
Cook the spaghetti
The first step to making your Jollibee spaghetti is to cook your spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. You’ll be using 2 lbs of noodles, or approximately 1 kilogram; this should be enough for a family serving. Afterwards, drain the water from your noodles and set it aside.
Start making the sauce
Next, let’s start to focus on your meaty sauce! In one cooking pot, pour in 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add in 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and your minced yellow onion as well, and sauté. When your onions soften slightly, add in 1 lb. of minced ham, and let this combo cook. After about 3 minutes, put in 1 ½ lb. of ground pork and do the same. You can even let the ground pork cook for about 5 minutes.
Then, pour in 3 15 ounce cans of tomato sauce and 2 cups of beef broth. Stir these ingredients for the saucesauce together. Then, let it simmer for about an hour. This will give it time to marry the flavors together harmoniously.
When an hour is up, add in your hotdogs and half a cup of tomato paste! You’ll only need about 6 to 8 hotdogs for this recipe; make sure, though, to slice them diagonally before adding them to the pot. Stir the sauce for about 10 minutes, letting your sauce thicken with time. Then, add in your granulated white sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix the last of your ingredients well!
Pour the sauce over the spaghetti and serve
Once ready, put your noodles in a large serving bowl, or on individual plates. Pour your sauce on top of the pasta, making sure to coat every portion of it you can see. Last but definitely not least, add your Velveeta cheese on top!
It is ready! Serve it with a side of garlic bread for maximum enjoyment, too.
Enjoy your Jollibee spaghetti with your loved ones, and let us know what you think of this wonderful dish.
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Jollibee Style Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Spaghetti
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 lb. ham minced
- 1 1/2 lbs ground pork
- 6 red hotdogs sliced diagonally
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a cooking pot.
- Saute the garlic and onion.
- Add the ham. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Put-in the ground pork. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour-in the tomato sauce and beef broth. Stir and let boil. Simmer for 60 minutes.
- Add the hotdogs and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Put-in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Arrange the spaghetti pasta in an individual plate. Pour the meat sauce over the pasta and top with cheese.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
Beng says
Hi!
Actually I don’t cook. I don’t even know how to cook! Last year, it was my birthday and I was looking for a pasta recipe online and this page really helped me a lot!!! I tried your Lasagna and voila!!! Everybody enjoyed my recipe!!! They were amazed cause they’re aware that I don’t know how to cook!! This day, I am planning to cook pasta again cause yesterday was my birthday. I will try your Jollibee Style Spaghetti later this afternoon and I hope everybody will love it again!!!
P.S.
Is it ok if you email me privately the brands you use because I really don’t know what to use cause again I don’t cook. I am just inspired by you so I hope you could help me with this. 🙂
#maricel says
Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe.God bless you.
uller says
thanks for sharing your recipe sir!! keep up the good work
Vanjo Merano says
It is my pleasure, Mary Ann.
Vanjo Merano says
Yes you can do that. Try using 1 to 1 1/2 cubes.
Vanjo Merano says
Merry Christmas, Dennis! Beef broth can be purchased in the grocery store.
Nin says
Most of the best recipes I’ve used are yours. I especially like how simple and precise your instructions are. I barely have to tweak it to pattern my own taste buds. I love this recipe as well as your banana bread and leche flan. I have tried most of the chicken recipes as well. Thank you because of your recipes I can now (somehow) cook decent meals not just for myself but for my family. 🙂
Vanjo Merano says
I am happy for you Nin. You are welcome!
Nin says
Hi! I’m a 23-year old nurse who don’t have the luxury of time to cook my meals. But when I do, I’d Google recipes and it would lead me to your website.
Vanjo Merano says
I use Hunts.
Danica says
Hello
I wanted to try the recipe, but not sure where can I find ingredients here in the UK.
Hotdog -- i dnt think i can get our purefoods red hotdog over here,
For the mince ham -- is that the maling? if yes then i can just mince that then.
the tomato sauce is that del monte spaghetti tomato sauce?
Many thanks!
Vanjo Merano says
Danica, the ham in this recipe refers to regular ham. you can use black forest ham, honey ham and other similar types. Ma-Ling is not ham; I think that it is referred to as luncheon meat.
GINA says
Sir, I’m in UAE and I’ve tried your Jollibee style spag and it’s perfect. Thank you so much! I’ve been a fan. I’ll be trying your max fried chicken tonight. Do you have a recipe of rum cake? Please do post sir as Christmas is coming. Thank you
Vanjo Merano says
Thanks for your feedback, Gina. I’ll have Rum cake in my to do list.
Reca Jane Jaranilla says
This recipe is amazing..tried it and my Pinoy friends here in Gambia loved it so much..feels like we’re back in Philippines..thanks for sharing..been following your recipes online and we love it…
Vanjo Merano says
Thanks for the feedback, Jane. Please give my warm regards to our kababayans there in Gambia.
tin griego says
thank you so much for this recipe sir..my boyfriend and i loves spaghetti so much especially the one on jollibee..we always miss it eating together coz he’s a police officer assigned in a very rem0te brgy. his only wish for his b-day is for me to co0k him spaghetti.i am very much sure that this one ‘s a hit! so excited to cook.thanks a lot sir.Godbless!
Genevieve says
Hello, I have been watching your videos when I was still in the Philippines. I just found out that you are in the US. I just moved to the US myself and was wondering if I can ever cook Filipino food here or if the ingredients are going to be hard to find. I tried cooking simple Pinoy foods here but am very inspired by your video that I can cook kare kare here! I am inspired and in the next few weeks and months, I will cook the more complicated Pinoy recipes you recommended or featured in your website. I guess I just have to find bagoong here in the US. I will definitely try the Jollibee sphagetti since there is no Jollibee in Maryland. Thank you for showing me that cooking Pinoy food in the US is possible..I find that cooking Pinoy food makes me less home sick. Pinoy food is the best!
manny paule says
thanks to ur recipes many kababayan you help god bless you yes its true you are the best chef
I hv small bakery and now I do cater also to ur recipes thanks again the lord give you back
Vanjo Merano says
Thanks for the kind words, Manny. I’m happy to serve all of you.
michelle says
Pwd po ba ung spaghetti sauce sweet style?
Vanjo Merano says
Maricel, thanks for the nice words. Don’t worry, I will try to push myself harder to provide more recipes that you guys will enjoy.
Norman says
Honestly, you’re still the best cook for me.:-). I love Filipino dishes.
My wife married me because of my cooking ability too hehe..
And this i owe to your great cooking style which I’ve learned a lot from you sir.
More power and God Bless!
Vanjo Merano says
Thanks Norman!
Janice says
Thanks for this recipe! My kids loved my spaghetti already but this is something I need to try as well!! i salute ive tried many of your recipes and so far are all successfully tasty and delish!!! Keep it up! Thanks a million!
Vanjo Merano says
Please do, Janice. Let me know how it went.
emie says
Thanks a lot for sharing. I really learned a lot from your cooking style, very clear instructions and easy to follow.
Vanjo Merano says
You’re welcome, Emie. I appreciate your feedback.
Anar says
Do i still need tomato sauce and paste if i had ready made spaghetti sauce like one in a bottle? Tnx