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Ingredientes
- 1 medium-sized spaghetti squash
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper or whatever seasonings you like
- 1 cup pizza sauce (locals – I love Ginos)
- shredded mozzarella cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 259g | |
| Calories 157 | |
| Calories from Fat 39 | 25% |
| Total Fat 4.3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1.92g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium 899mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 22.12g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 4.45g | 3% |
| Protein 7.31g | 12% |
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