Spaghetti Napolitan (Japanese Ketchup Pasta)

Spaghetti napolitan is a comforting Japanese ketchup pasta that is sweet, salty, and umami made with onions, bell peppers, sausage, and mushrooms.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword ketchup pasta, ketchup spaghetta, napolitan pasta, naporitan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 787kcal

Author Megan

Cook the spaghetti. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil. Then add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Saute the aromatics. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes or until carmelized and golden brown. Then add the garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.
Cook the sausages and vegetables. Then add the sliced sausages and cook for 1-2 minutes until browned. Then add the bell peppers, mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook until everything is softened and cooked.
Add the sauce. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar and milk. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and is caramelized, about 3-5 minutes. Then add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and mix thoroughly. Next, add the butter and swirl to incorporate. Add more pasta water if needed.
Combine. Lastly, add the drained spaghetti noodles and toss in the sauce.
Serve. Garnish with tabasco sauce, parsley, and grated parmesan. Enjoy!

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