Are you tired of feeding your kids the same old boring hot dogs? Next time, ask the kids to help you make Octo-Dogs! This is another one of my “5 ingredients or less” recipes.
Marlo got this creative recipe idea from an old friend, so I tested it out on my playgroup this week. The Octo-Dogs were a hit! (Thanks to Kathy W. for the clever name!)
Octo-Dog Recipe
Ingredients:
1 package of hot dogs, any kind, preferably one without nitrates
1 package of spaghetti noodles, preferably whole wheat or multi-grain
1 cup of spaghetti sauce, jarred or homemade
Directions:
- Fill a large pot with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring the water to a boil.
- Slice each hot dog into 6 or 8 pieces. If serving to toddlers, first slice the hot dog lengthwise to reduce the risk of choking.
- Skewer each hot dog piece with 4 pieces of uncooked spaghetti. Center the hot dog on the pasta strands, as pictured below. Children could help with this step.
- When the water is boiling, cook the Octo-Dogs according to the pasta package directions.
- Gently warm the spaghetti sauce on the stove top or in the microwave.
- Drain and rinse the Octo-Dogs with lukewarm water to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm with pasta sauce on the side for dipping.
Variations:
Experiment with different kinds of sausages, pastas, and sauces. Perhaps a chicken sausage with fettuccini noodles and alfredo sauce? Or Italian sausage with angel hair pasta and pizza sauce? The possibilities are endless! Please try this recipe at home and let us know how your family likes it!
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