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Octo-Dogs and Shells
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Octo-Dog and Shells
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 4 | refrigerated hot dogs |
| 1‑1/2 | cups uncooked small shell pasta |
| 1‑1/2 | cups frozen mixed vegetables |
| 1 | cup prepared Alfredo sauce |
| Prepared yellow mustard in squeeze bottle | |
| Cheese-flavored fish-shaped crackers | |
PREPARATION:
- Lay 1 hot dog on cutting surface. Starting 1 inch from one end of hot dog, slice hot dog vertically in half. Roll hot dog 1/4 turn. Starting 1 inch from same end, slice in half vertically again, making 4 segments connected at top. Slice each segment in half vertically, creating a total of 8 "legs." Repeat with remaining hot dogs.
- Place hot dogs in medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, stirring in vegetables during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; return to pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce. Heat over low heat until heated through. Divide pasta mixture between 4 plates.
- Drain octo-dogs. Arrange one octo-dog on top of pasta mixture on each plate. Draw faces on "heads" of octo-dogs with mustard. Sprinkle crackers over pasta.
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