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I went on a amazing trip to visit Red Gold Tomatoes and we were inspired to make this fun Candy Cane Spaghetti for a festive Christmas Dinner Idea! Your kids will just love this and it’s so simple to make!

This fun Candy Cane Spaghetti is an easy and fun Christmas Dinner Idea! Your kids will just love this and it's so simple to make!

Candy Cane Dinner

This is such a simple and festive dinner idea that requires no special ingredients, but will bring big smiles with the kiddos! Try this great marinara sauce recipe or you can use store bought sauce.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Spaghetti Noodles
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Red Gold diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Red Gold tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon of chopped garlic
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

How To Make Spaghetti To Look Like A Candy Cane

  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
  • Throw it all in a sauce pan, stir, simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Season again to taste.
  • Plate the spaghetti noodles in the shape of a candy cane.
  • Add the sauce to look like red candy cane stripes.

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Candy Cane Spaghetti

This Candy Cane Spaghetti is a fun Christmas Dinner Idea! Your kids will just love this and it's so simple to make!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a sauce pan. Stir, simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Season again to taste.
  • Plate the spaghetti noodles in the shape of a candy cane.
  • Add the sauce to look like red candy cane stripes.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 15gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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