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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 10-12 sausages (Umbrian sausages are flavored with garlic and black pepper, but the classic Italian style fennel sausages would be acceptable)
- 1 each of the following: onion, carrot, celery stick, fresh bay leaf, sprig of rosemary, clove
- 1/2 cup red or white wine
- 3 lb canned peeled or crushed tomato
- grated pecorino or Parmesan to taste
- good quality, fresh and peppery olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 117g | |
| Calories 100 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 149mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 3.07g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.73g | 0% |
| Protein 0.08g | 0% |
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