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    Hot Dog Pasta (One Pot)

    Published by: Adina July 30, 2024 ยท Last modified: October 10, 2024 2 Comments
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    Try this creamy hot dog pasta recipe today - your kids will love it! This super easy recipe only needs a few simple ingredients, is made in one pot, and is ready in under 30 minutes.

    pasta with hot dog pieces and peppers in a pot.

    Hot dog pasta is a favorite childhood dish; I used to eat something very similar when I was a kid, and I've been making this creamy version for my kids for years. It's perfect for serving at children's birthday parties, too. While there's always that one picky eater, the rest will definitely adore this pasta with hot dogs.

    Try more recipes that your kids will love, such as Tuna Mac and Cheese, Chorizo Pasta Bake, or Cream Cheese Pasta.

    Ingredients: 9 + oil, salt and pepper

    Prep time: 5 minutes

    Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

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    • How to make hot dog pasta?
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    • How to store and reheat?
    • What to serve with it?
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    Recipe ingredients

    labeled ingredients for making pasta with hot dogs, peas, and peppers.

    Hot dogs, also known as frankfurters or wieners, have German or Austrian roots, but they are popular pretty much everywhere. I usually use pork hot dogs, but chicken hot dogs work just as well in this recipe. You can also make this Sauerkraut Sausage Soup using them.

    Pasta of your choice: Any short pasta will work.

    Liquid ingredients: Heavy cream and chicken stock. 

    Frozen peas and one large bell pepper (red or yellow).

    See the recipe card for the full recipe and ingredient quantities.

    Variations

    To make it cheesy, add grated cheese, such as cheddar, parmesan, or mozzarella at the end of the cooking time and stir well. Allow the cheese to melt.

    Other veggies: While peas are probably one of the best veggie choices for kids, you can replace them with different vegetables like chopped tomatoes or zucchini, sliced mushrooms, diced carrots, green onions, or broccoli florets. 

    How to make hot dog pasta?

    Prepare ingredients: Slice the sausages and chop the pepper.

    cooking hot dog slices in a large pan.

    Step #1: Cook the hot dog pieces in olive oil in a large pot until golden.

    adding tomato paste to hot dog pieces in a pot.

    Step #2: Add the tomato paste and stir for one minute.

    cooking pasta with hot dog pieces and veggies in a large pot.

    Step #3: Add pasta, vegetables, liquids, and all the spices.

    Step #4: Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and place the lid on top, leaving a crack open. Cook for 12-15 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the pasta is al dente. Check.

    Try another one-pot wonder, this fantastic Chicken Parmesan Garlic Pasta. You can also make Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon or Lamb and Potatoes.

    Tips

    Cooking liquid: The pasta should be barely covered with liquid, so the exact amount of chicken stock you need depends a bit on the size of your pot. 

    Consistency: If the hot dog pasta sauce is too thin, remove the lid completely for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to let the liquid thicken a bit more. Add a little more stock if the dish seems too dry before the cooking is finished.

    How to store and reheat?

    Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

    Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. If reheating on the stovetop, add a bit of milk, cream, or stock, stir well, and reheat, preferably, in a non-stick saucepan, while often stirring. 

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    creamy hot dog pasta sprinkled with parsley in a large dutch oven.

    Hot Dog Pasta (One Pot)

    Try this creamy hot dog pasta today โ€“ your kids will love it! Itโ€™s an easy one-pot dish made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. A favorite childhood dish, itโ€™s perfect for birthday parties and sure to delight everyone, even picky eaters!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 838kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Large Dutch oven or another large heavy-bottomed pan
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    Ingredients  

    • 10 oz hot dogs 300 g, Note 1
    • 1 large bell pepper red or yellow
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 12.5 oz short pasta 350 g, Note 2
    • 1 cup frozen peas 150 g
    • 1 cup heavy cream 230 ml
    • 2 ยฝ cups chicken stock 600 ml
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Chop: Slice the hot dogs and dice the bell pepper. Keep them separated.
      10 oz hot dogs / 300 g + 1 large bell pepper
    • Sear: Heat the oil, add the sausage slices, and cook them until golden, stirring a few times in between; this should take 2-3 minutes.
      1 tablespoon olive oil + 12.5 oz short pasta / 350 g + 1 cup frozen peas / 150 g + 1 cup heavy cream / 230 ml + 2 ยฝ cups chicken stock / 600 ml + 2 ยฝ cups chicken stock + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + ยฝ teaspoon red pepper flakes + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Add all the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir well. The pasta should be barely covered with liquid, so the amount of chicken stock you need depends a bit on the size of your pot.
    • Cook: Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and place the lid on top of the pot, leaving a crack open. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the pasta is al dente and the dish is creamy. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
    • Tip: If the hot dog pasta sauce is too thin, remove the lid completely during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to let the liquid reduce a bit more. If the dish seems too dry before the cooking is done, add a little more stock.

    Notes

    1. Hot dogs are also known as frankfurters or wieners. Pork or chicken hot dogs are both excellent.
    2. Short pasta like fusilli, penne, macaroni, ziti, etc.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portion from 4 | Calories: 838kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2190IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Deb says

      March 02, 2025 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      My little fussy eater actually ate everything on his plate, after picking out the peppers. I can live with that, do I will make this again

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      • Adina says

        March 02, 2025 at 8:27 pm

        5 stars
        Wow, Deb. I am so happy to hear it! I know a thing or two about fussy eaters. It gets better as they grow.

        Reply

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