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Ingredients
- Having spaghetti? Have 1.75oz instead of 2oz and save 60 calories
- 8oz ground beef (250gr mince) 5% fat
- 1 tbs bread crumbs
- 1 tbs Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Soup:
- 4 cups (32oz, 900ml) beef stock
- 15oz (450gr) whole tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 6oz (175gr) fresh spinach, large leaves chopped
- 1 cup farfalle or other pasta
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 620g | |
| Calories 1509 | |
| Calories from Fat 401 | 27% |
| Total Fat 44.78g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat 17.2g | 69% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium 1463mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 196.36g | 52% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 38% |
| Sugars 12.26g | 8% |
| Protein 75.36g | 121% |
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