Try this creamy hot dog pasta today – your kids will love it! It’s an easy one-pot dish made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. A favorite childhood dish, it’s perfect for birthday parties and sure to delight everyone, even picky eaters!
Chop: Slice the hot dogs and dice the bell pepper. Keep them separated.10 oz hot dogs + 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 + sausages
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.12.5 oz short pasta + bell pepper + 1 cup frozen peas + 1 cup heavy cream + 1 tablespoon tomato paste + 2 ½ cups chicken stock + 1 teaspoon oregano + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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
Hot dogs are also known as frankfurters or wieners. Pork or chicken hot dogs are both excellent.
Short pasta like fusilli, penne, macaroni, ziti, etc.