Creamy Hot Dog Pasta
A quick and comforting creamy pasta dish featuring hot dogs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 4 hot dogs, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain it and set it aside.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until soft and fragrant.
- Cook the sliced hot dogs in the skillet until they’re slightly browned.
- Pour in the heavy cream and cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
Stir often to prevent sticking and add veggies for variations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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