Christmas has always been a special occasion for Filipino families to come together and celebrate with their loved ones.
Among the many beloved staples of the traditional Noche Buena table is the ever-reliable spaghetti.
This time, your family’s favorite spaghetti sauce brand, Del Monte, is here to help you spruce up your Christmas classic spaghetti with new and exciting recipes to make it more fit for the festive season.
Bacon Kimchi Carbonara
A spicy and tangy take on the classic spaghetti dish, this brings together the best of Italy and Korea. Start with your usual noodles mixed with creamy Del Monte Carbonara Style Spaghetti Sauce and flavorful bacon bits. Then take it up a notch by adding in kimchi to get that little spicy kick.
Macaroni Al Telefono
With so much going on during the holidays, sometimes it helps to keep things simple. Combine the delicious Del Monte Sweet Style Spaghetti Sauce with heaps of mouthwatering parmesan and stretchy mozzarella cheese for an easy-to-make but special dish that your kids will surely love. Just watch how easy it is to make this favorite dish of Camille Prats.
Chicken Fajita Spaghetti
This exciting twist to spaghetti heats it up with Mexican flavors balanced with the sweetness, meatiness, and cheesiness of Del Monte Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce. Surprise your loved ones even more when you add in common spices such as Chipotle hot sauce, cumin, and oregano for a truly unique blend. Check out how certified chef mom Rosebud Benitez-Velasco prepares this dish.
Pinoy Four Cheese Macaroni
Now here’s a dish that kids, kids-at-heart, and cheese lovers everywhere will absolutely love. Adding Del Monte Creamy & Cheesy Spaghetti Sauce is just the start of this cheese-travaganza because you will also need another four types of common household cheeses: cream cheese, queso de bola, melting cheese, and kesong puti. Hear it straight from Marjorie Barretto who thinks this dish is perfect for her family.
Creamy Sausage Carbonara
When you need a little more from your white sauce spaghetti, try switching up the usual bacon with easy, homemade flavorful sausage. These go well with the real cream and milk of Del Monte Carbonara Style Spaghetti Sauce and can help enhance the flavor especially after you top it off with some cheese. Listen to the satisfying sounds of Jujumao’s take on the classic Carbonara and try recreating it yourself.
Roasted Chicken Carbonara
Chicken and spaghetti are a classic Filipino pairing. This Christmas, try a holiday version of this beloved duo when you combine sumptuous lechon manok with the richness of Del Monte Carbonara Style Spaghetti Sauce. Add in some garlic, all-purpose cream, parmesan – and voila!
So, what are you waiting for? Surprise your loved ones this Christmas with these deliciously unique takes on everybody’s favorite spaghetti.
(Check out the Del Monte Kitchenomics Facebook page or the Del Monte Philippines Facebook page for more exciting spaghetti recipes that you can try yourself. Del Monte’s range of beloved spaghetti sauces are available on Lazada, Shopee, and your nearby favorite supermarkets nationwide.)