Description
Freaky Franks is a fun and creative twist on traditional hot dogs, where hot dog pieces are threaded with spaghetti strands to create a playful ‘spaghetti hair’ effect. Cooked together in boiling water and served with tomato or marinara sauce, this dish is perfect for a quirky meal that kids and adults will love.
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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 to prepare for cooking the Freaky Franks.
- Prepare Hot Dogs: Cut each hot dog into 3-4 even pieces, depending on size, to create manageable segments for threading the spaghetti.
- Break Spaghetti: Break the spaghetti strands in half into 4-5 inch lengths, which will serve as the ‘hair’ threaded through the hot dogs.
- Thread Spaghetti: Carefully poke the spaghetti pieces lengthwise through the hot dog pieces, creating a fun ‘spaghetti hair’ effect where the pasta sticks out on both sides of each hot dog segment.
- Cook Freaky Franks: Drop the prepared Freaky Franks into the boiling water and cook for 10-11 minutes, or until the spaghetti is tender and fully cooked through. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
- Drain: Remove the Freaky Franks from the boiling water and drain thoroughly to eliminate excess water.
- Serve: Serve the Freaky Franks with a side of tomato or marinara sauce for dipping, or pour the sauce over the top for a messier, more ‘gory’ presentation that enhances the playful visual effect.
Notes
- Use whole wheat spaghetti for added fiber and nutrients.
- Substitute veggie, turkey, or beef hot dogs based on dietary preferences.
- Handle the threading process carefully to avoid breaking the spaghetti.
- The dish is great for kids’ parties or Halloween-themed meals due to its playful appearance.
- For a messier presentation, pour the sauce over the top. For a cleaner meal, serve sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 hot dog with spaghetti)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
