Lunch

Octo-Dogs and Shells is for Lunch.

Octo-Dogs and Shells takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Octo-Dogs and Shells takes 10 minutes to cook.

Octo-Dogs and Shells makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Octo-Dogs and Shells are:

4 turkey hot dogs
1.5 c uncooked small shell pasta
1.5 c frozen mixed vegetables
1.5 c prepared light Alfredo sauce
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

cheese flavored fish shaped crackers, about 20 (not included in nutrition count)
yellow mustard for octopus eyes

Here is how you make Octo-Dogs and Shells:

Prepare pasta according to package directions, stirring in vegetables during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return to pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese. Heat through. Divide pasta mixture between 4 plates. Top with cooked hot dog and a few fish shaped crackers. See hot dog directions.Hot dog directions: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 on remaining hot dogs. Place hot dogs in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; set aside. Serving Size: makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIVIN2LOVE1.

The nutritional information for Octo-Dogs and Shells is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 430.1

• Total Fat: 16.0 g
• Cholesterol: 86.6 mg
• Sodium: 1,161.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
• Protein: 11.1 g