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Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
- 2 scant cups cubed day-old crusty bread
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed with blade of a knife
- Kosher salt
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Handful fresh basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1662g | |
| Calories 1655 | |
| Calories from Fat 1374 | 83% |
| Total Fat 155.6g | 194% |
| Saturated Fat 21.55g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium 3103mg | 89% |
| Total Carbs 67.92g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.7g | 56% |
| Sugars 45.21g | 30% |
| Protein 12.33g | 20% |
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