Description
Freaky Franks is a fun and quirky twist on traditional hot dogs and spaghetti, perfect for kids and family meals. This recipe combines hot dogs threaded with spaghetti strands, boiled to tender perfection, and served with a delicious tomato or marinara sauce for dipping or pouring over the top, creating a playful and slightly spooky “spaghetti hair” effect.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 package spaghetti (whole wheat spaghetti recommended for extra fiber)
- 8 veggie, turkey, or beef hot dogs
- 2 cups tomato or marinara sauce
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. This will be used to cook the Freaky Franks.
- Prepare Hot Dogs: Cut each hot dog into 3-4 even pieces depending on their size to create manageable chunks for threading spaghetti.
- Thread Spaghetti: Break the spaghetti in half into 4-5 inch pieces. Carefully poke the spaghetti lengths through the hot dog pieces lengthwise. This creates the unique “spaghetti hair” appearance for the Freaky Franks.
- Cook Freaky Franks: Drop the spaghetti-threaded hot dogs gently into the boiling water. Cook for 10-11 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender and fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Drain and Serve: Drain the boiling water carefully from the pot. Serve the Freaky Franks with a side of tomato or marinara sauce for dipping. Optionally, pour the sauce over the top for a fun, messy presentation.
Notes
- Whole wheat spaghetti is recommended for additional dietary fiber.
- You can use veggie, turkey, or beef hot dogs depending on dietary preferences.
- Be careful when threading spaghetti through the hot dogs to prevent breaking the pasta pieces.
- If you want a more dramatic look, add red food coloring to the sauce for an even gory effect.
- Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 freaky frank with sauce)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
