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Ingredients
- 500g (16 oz.) baby onions (see Notes), trimmed and peeled
- 350ml (12 fluid oz.) passata di pomodoro or canned tomatoes passed through a food mill, plus enough water to cover the onions
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- A pinch of sugar (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 409g | |
| Calories 167 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.41g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.16g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium 596mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 39.18g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 18.36g | 12% |
| Protein 4.49g | 7% |
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