Name: One-Pot Hot Dog Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 hot dogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces; 12 oz pasta (elbow macaroni, penne, or rotini); 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes or 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 3 cups chicken broth or water; 1 cup milk or heavy cream; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (optional garnish)

Description

A fun, budget-friendly one-pot pasta dish made with sliced hot dogs, pasta, and a creamy tomato-cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s kid-friendly, nostalgic, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

6 hot dogs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
12 oz pasta (elbow macaroni, penne, or rotini)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes or 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
3 cups chicken broth or water
1 cup milk or heavy cream
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add sliced hot dogs and cook 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
Mix in tomato paste, diced tomatoes (or tomato sauce), broth, milk, paprika, and dried herbs. Stir to combine.
Add uncooked pasta, stir, and bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted and sauce is creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use turkey, chicken, beef, or plant-based hot dogs depending on preference.
Add frozen peas, corn, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
For spice, stir in chili powder or red pepper flakes.
If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered until thickened.
Not ideal for freezing due to dairy separation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: One-Pot/Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 540
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1180mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg