Naporitan (Japanese Ketchup Pasta) 日式那不勒斯意粉

Naporitan is a classic Japanese-style pasta dish made with a ketchup-based sauce, often featuring ham or bacon, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. It's a comforting and nostalgic dish popular in Japan.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 200g spaghetti
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 100g button mushrooms, sliced
• 100g ham or bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp milk (optional, for creaminess)
• Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Add ham or bacon and cook until lightly browned. Then add onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Stir in ketchup and milk (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring well to combine with the vegetables.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Related recipes

More Japanese recipesPork recipes

Roasted Tea Tiramisu with White Miso Cream Nasu no Niage (Eggplant in Dashi Broth) Japanese Curry Rice Dipping Noodles with Pork Bone and Seafood Broth Pork Bone Ramen Buri Teriyaki (Yellowtail Teriyaki)