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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp good-quality olive oil
- 2 fully cooked smoked sausages, sliced (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced paper-thin
- ½ tsp hot pepper flakes
- 2 pints ripe cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound pasta (any short chunky shape will do, like penne or rigatoni)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1012g | |
| Calories 1800 | |
| Calories from Fat 67 | 4% |
| Total Fat 8.05g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.46g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium 2369mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 364.25g | 97% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.6g | 72% |
| Sugars 26.51g | 18% |
| Protein 64.85g | 104% |
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