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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- Best Spaghetti Sauce Known to Man
- 1 good glug of olive oil
- 2 T. fennel seed
- 1 T. dried chili flakes
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 T. salt
- 10 cloves diced garlic
- 3 T. drained sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- 1T. dried basil
- ½ T. oregano
- ½ T. rosemary
- 1 T. thyme
- 2 T. sugar
- 3 cans diced in juice Roma tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 c. chicken stock
- ½ c Greek-type black olive juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2276g | |
| Calories 1116 | |
| Calories from Fat 53 | 5% |
| Total Fat 6.13g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.32g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5245mg | 219% |
| Potassium 3667mg | 105% |
| Total Carbs 263.6g | 70% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.0g | 60% |
| Sugars 233.62g | 156% |
| Protein 16.98g | 27% |
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