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Spaghetti with Hot Dogs

Spaghetti in a tomato-based sauce, with a generous amount of hot dog slices. Simple, budget-friendly comfort food to please both kids and grown-ups alike.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling on pasta
  • 4 to 5 hot dogs sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ onion chopped, about 1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 red Thai chili sliced, optional
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • ½ carrot diced
  • 2 teaspoons chicken powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ½ cup green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • First, boil the pasta. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the salt, and return to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook, until al dente, according to package instructions.
  • Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta in a colander.
  • Drizzle with some olive oil, and toss to coat. This is to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
  • Make the sauce. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • When the skillet is hot, brown the hot dog slices. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring, until onions are soft and transcluscent, 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and Thai chili and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomatoes and carrots and cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the ketchup, chili sauce, Italian seasoning, chicken powder, and sugar, and stir to combine.
  • Add the reserved pasta water, and stir until combined.
  • Return the hot dog slices to the pan.
  • Add the pasta and toss until thoroughly coated.
  • Add the green onions, and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Keyword pasta