Budget Game Day Hot Dog Spaghetti | Feeds 10 People Under $15

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

crushed tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are lower in sodium.

Boil 1 pound package of spaghetti according to package directions.

Grab a large skillet and add a little bit of oil.

Sauté hot dog pieces until they become golden brown.

Toss in onions and green bell peppers, and stir until the onions become translucent.

Add garlic and spaghetti sauce to the skillet.

Drain the pasta and put it on a plate.

Top the pasta with plenty of sauce and parmesan cheese.

Keep it warm in a slow cooker during the game.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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