Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 10

Cook: 50

Total: 1

These hot dog bites are so fun to make with both kids and grown-ups!

Ingredients

8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
1 12.8-ounce package andouille chicken sausage, sliced

For the marinara sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in the basil and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil and add the salt; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 40-45 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Thread 5-7 spaghetti strands through each slice of sausage.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Serve immediately with marinara sauce.

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