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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- For the tomato sauce: (it's my standard)
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, diced fine or smashed
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, give or take
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (you can use fresh tomatoes that have been blanched also)
- 1 small can tomato paste
- 1 small can tomato sauce
- For the 'ricotta' cheese:
- 2 containers firm tofu, crumbled
- 1/2 cup raw pecan pieces
- 2-3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt, give or take
- 2 Tablespoons oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped or smashed
- 1 box manicotti pasta shells
- 1 bag frozen spinach, thawed and pressed of all excess water
- Daiya 'mozzarella' cheese
View Full Recipe at la pure mama.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1519g | |
| Calories 779 | |
| Calories from Fat 253 | 32% |
| Total Fat 29.86g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 3.18g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8962mg | 373% |
| Potassium 5446mg | 156% |
| Total Carbs 108.09g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.3g | 108% |
| Sugars 57.56g | 38% |
| Protein 42.87g | 69% |
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