Cheesy Spaghetti with Hot Dogs
This cheesy spaghetti with hot dogs recipe is probably the most kid-friendly pasta recipe you will ever make. It is so quick and easy to make and this 4-ingredient spaghetti and hot dog recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner idea. Ready in 30 minutes, this budget-friendly recipe is one that both kids and adults love.
Yield: 8
Materials
- 1 package (8-count) hot dogs, finely sliced or minced in a food processor
- 1 package spaghetti
- 1 jar tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (more or less, per preference), provolone, parmesan, Italian mix
- Black pepper and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it comes to a boil, add your pasta and cook per the instructions on the box or until al dente (firm to the bite).
- While the pasta is cooking, cut the hot dogs into cubes and chop them in a food processor until they are very finely chopped, or minced, or until desired size. If you do not have a food chopper, just use your knife and chop the hot dogs into very small pieces.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add the chopped hot dogs. Season with pepper and garlic powder. I do not add salt. I find that the dish does not need any extra salt since the hot dogs are already seasoned and flavorful.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes then add the jar of tomato sauce. Lower the heat and cook for another 3-5 minutes, while stirring often.
- Drain the spaghetti well and place them in a large mixing or serving bowl. Ladle the hot dog/tomato sauce mixture on top. You can add it tladle by ladle until you have the desired sauce-to-spaghetti ratio, per yourpreferences.
- Add in the shredded cheese. Season with freshly ground black pepper and stir until well combined
- Serve and enjoy!