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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 pound spaghetti broken in half
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