Spicy Frankfurters

Turn up the heat on dinnertime with this irresistible recipe for Spicy Frankfurters, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for spice lovers. Juicy frankfurter sausages are sliced and simmered in a bold, zesty sauce made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, red chili flakes, and a touch of hot sauce, balanced by a hint of brown sugar. This one-pan wonder comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an easy weeknight favorite or a crowd-pleasing game-day snack. Garnished with fresh parsley and bursting with smoky paprika and garlicky goodness, these spicy sausages are best served with crusty bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or fluffy rice to soak up the rich, spicy sauce. Discover the perfect balance of heat, flavor, and comfort with this mouthwatering recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Frankfurter sausages
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 400 grams Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic. Dice the onion into small pieces.

Step 2

Slice each frankfurter sausage diagonally into 2-3 pieces for better sauce absorption.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the garlic and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, red chili flakes, paprika, hot sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything until well mixed.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 8

While the sauce simmers, add the sliced frankfurters to the skillet. Stir them gently to coat in the sauce.

Step 9

Cover the skillet and allow the frankfurters to cook in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, chili flakes, or hot sauce.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(933.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1380.2

Total Fat 107.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 180.0mg	0%
Sodium 4376.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 34.2g
Protein 38.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276.0mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2358.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 18.3%