Hotdog Pasta

Hotdog Pasta is a playful and comforting dish that combines sliced hotdogs with pasta, topped with grated cheese for extra flavour. Quick to make and always a hit with kids and adults alike, it’s perfect for a fun midweek meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings People

Ingredients

300 g spaghetti linguine or your choice
8 hotdogs
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
400 ml whole milk warm
100 g cheddar cheese grated
50 g mozzarella or cream cheese
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 pinch nutmeg optional
cheddar cheese grated for serving

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside. Keep a small cup of pasta water in case you need to loosen the sauce.
300 g spaghetti
Slice the hotdogs into bite-sized rounds and set aside.
8 hotdogs
In a large frying pan, melt the butter, then stir in the flour to make a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp plain flour
Slowly whisk in the warm milk, a little at a time, until you have a smooth sauce. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until it thickens.
400 ml whole milk
Stir in the cheddar (and mozzarella or cream cheese if using) until melted and smooth. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired.
100 g cheddar cheese, 50 g mozzarella, salt, pepper, 1 pinch nutmeg
Add the hotdog slices to the sauce and cook for 2–3 minutes to warm through.
Tip the pasta into the pan, tossing until well coated in the creamy cheese sauce. If the sauce is too thick, loosen with a splash of pasta water.
Serve the hotdog pasta hot, topped with a little extra grated cheese.
cheddar cheese

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