Threaded Spaghetti Hot Dog Bites with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti (broken in half)
• 1 12.8-ounce package andouille chicken sausage, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)
• 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Steps

1. 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. 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. 3

   Thread 5-7 spaghetti strands through each slice of sausage.

4. 4

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

5. 5

   Serve immediately with marinara sauce.