Little Smokie Spaghetti
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this crowd-pleasing Little Smokie Spaghetti recipe! Featuring tender spaghetti intertwined with smoky, savory cocktail sausages, and bathed in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce, this dish is the ultimate comfort food mashup. A simple yet flavorful homemade sauce, enhanced with Italian seasoning and a touch of sweetness, takes this pasta to the next level. Perfectly browned little smokies add a unique twist to traditional spaghetti, making it a fun, family-friendly meal that's ready in just 40 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and serve up a dish that's guaranteed to impress. Ideal for busy nights, dinner parties, or whenever you're craving a creative take on classic pasta!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spaghetti
- 14 ounces Little Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add the little smokies to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well to combine. Add the Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Add the browned little smokies back into the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.6 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 209 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 5102 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2906 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
