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Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites with Homemade Marinara Sauce

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
  • ΒΌ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Thread 5-7 spaghetti strands through each slice of sausage.
  4. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  5. Serve immediately with marinara sauce.