Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 frankfurters (hot dogs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: garlic bread for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in alarge skillet over medium heat. Add garlic powder and stir 30 seconds.
- Slice hot dogs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Add to skillet and sautĂ© until lightly browned, about 2â3 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer 3â4 minutes. Stir in cooked spaghetti and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- For Sheldon-style presentation: Arrange hot dog slices and spaghetti in neat, separated sections on a white plate or bowl. Serve with garlic bread.
Notes
- Sheldon insists on no cross-contaminationâso plate the hot dogs and noodles separately or arrange them cleanly in sections.
- Useé«ć莚 ketchup or marinara if desired, especially since the sauce doubles as hot dog topping.
- For extra fun, serve with a tiny science-themed stirrer or periodic table napkin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains: Gluten, Dairy (optional), Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
