Creative Sausage Spaghetti

Creative Sausage Spaghetti

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....and enjoy!