Hotdog Spaghetti

Name: Easy Hotdog Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1/2 Red Onion (finely diced); 1 Teaspoon Garlic Puree; 1 Bell Pepper (deseeded and diced); 350g Cooked Hotdog Sausages (sliced diagonally); 400g Chopped Tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Puree; 1 Tablespoon Mixed Herbs; 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika; Pinch Salt and Pepper; Spaghetti for Four (Cooked to packet instructions)

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Try this delicious hotdog spaghetti recipe – a smokey dish that’s perfect for both kids and adults. Learn how to make this easy spaghetti with hotdog slices, rich tomato sauce, and a touch of spice. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick, satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

Love hotdogs? Love spaghetti? Put it together for Hotdogs and noodles in a super simple tomato sauce!

This is such a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. If you are looking for some easy midweek dinners for September I highly recommend it.

Served portion of hotdog spaghetti in white pasta bowl. Ingredients and cooking dish also on table.

Why I Love Hotdog Spaghetti

What’s not to love?!

Hotdogs and pasta are delicious.
It’s one of my Kids’ favourite spaghetti recipes.
This is in my opinion the Best hotdog spaghetti recipe.
It’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
The hotdogs being cooked already make it the easiest dinner ever!
It’s cheap!

spaghetti in tomato sauce being lifted out of cast iron dish with tongs.

Ingredients For Hotdog Spaghetti

Hotdogs with spaghetti is so simple. You don’t need any fancy ingredients. I use:

Butter

Red Onion

Garlic Puree – use 2 cloves of fresh garlic if you prefer.

Bell Pepper – any colour is fine.

Cooked Hotdog Sausages – When I say cooked, I mean the kind that you buy cooked and just have to boil. I don’t mean you need to cook them first.

Chopped Tomatoes

Tomato Puree

Mixed Herbs

Smoked Paprika

Salt and Pepper

Spaghetti

You’ll Also Need

I cook my Hotdog and tomato spaghetti in a large cast iron Dutch oven, but a large frying pan would be fine too. Any non-stick, flameproof pan or dish is great.

I also use a large saucepan and a colander for my spaghetti, and a chopping board, sharp knife and spatula.

How to Make Hotdog Spaghetti – Step-by-Step Instructions

Full, easy-to-follow instructions and quantities are available in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step One

Melt the butter in a large, flameproof, non-stick pan or dish over medium heat on the hob.

Step Two

Add the red onion and fry for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Step Three

Stir in the garlic puree and peppers.

Step Four

Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.

Step Five

Stir in the hotdog sausages.

Step Six

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and add the tomato puree, herbs, paprika and salt and pepper.

Step Seven

Stir well.

Step Eight

Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, reducing the heat if necessary and stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Make sure you scrape the bottom of the pan.

If at any point it’s getting too thick, either stir in some of the pasta water or remove it from the heat straight away.

cooked hotdogs and spaghetti sauce in cast iron dish.

Step Nine

Drain the cooked pasta and stir through the sauce. Another option is to serve the hotdogs and sauce on a bed of spaghetti.

finished hotdog spaghetti in cast iron dish.

Serving Suggestions

I serve my Hot dog spaghetti just as it is, straight from the pan.

If you want to add extras, a simple green salad, some garlic bread, or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese would work, but you certainly don’t need to add any big side dishes, Hotdogs with spaghetti has everything that it needs.

Variations

There are a few things that you could do differently, or add to this Hot dogs and spaghetti recipe.

Add Cream

My Spaghetti with hotdogs is very tomatey. It’s a tangy flavour, with a hint of smokiness from the hotdogs and the paprika.

If you prefer a creamier pasta dinner, you could add a splash of double or single cream to your Quick spaghetti with hotdog sauce.

Add either just before serving or while your sauce simmers.

Add Soft Cheese

Another option is adding a tablespoon or two of soft cheese.

I recommend full-fat, as low-fat is more likely to split.

Add Some Spice

This is a Hotdog spaghetti for kids, so while there’s a little paprika, it’s not spicy.

If you prefer a spicier dinner, add more paprika, some chilli powder, or a little cayenne pepper.

Add Other Veggies

I’ve just added some onion and pepper, for a super simple family dinner.

You could add more peppers, diced courgette, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, spring onions or any other veggies that you usually have with pasta.

Add Stock or Pasta Water

My sauce is quick, thick and rich. If you want a thinner sauce or more sauce, add some veg stock, or just a ladle of pasta water.

Leftovers

Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the hob, adding a splash of water if needed.

Make sure the meat is piping hot before serving.

Storage

Remove any leftovers from the cooking dish and place them in a clean tub or bowl. Store in the fridge for 1-2 days.

FAQ

Do people put hotdogs in their spaghetti?

You can put hotdogs in spaghetti.

Is spaghetti with hotdog sausage an American recipe?

It’s probably originally an American idea, but hotdog pasta is enjoyed worldwide.

Do Hotdogs taste good in spaghetti?

Hotdogs taste great in spaghetti.

Is this a spaghetti dog?

No, spaghetti dogs are different. This is a pasta sauce dish.

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