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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 (12-ounce) box Barilla White Fiber Mini Rotini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (I used Arianna Trading Company Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic Paste (or 2-3 cloves of garlic, pressed or minced)
- 1 pound spinach leaves (I used Cut ‘N Clean Greens Curly Spinach
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano Cheese (plus more for serving)
- Red pepper flakes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 525g | |
| Calories 635 | |
| Calories from Fat 421 | 66% |
| Total Fat 47.77g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 16.16g | 65% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 1454mg | 61% |
| Potassium 2097mg | 60% |
| Total Carbs 20.13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 31% |
| Sugars 6.06g | 4% |
| Protein 36.89g | 59% |
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