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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) ricotta cheese (one small container)
- 2 cans of good quality tunafish, preferably packed in olive oil (see Notes)
- 3 eggs (or moreâsee Notes)
- 50-100g (2 or 3 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- Optional:
- Some fennel fronds or parsley, finely minced
- A simple tomato sauce, to serve on the side or on top of the sformato
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 292g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 448 | |
| Calories from Fat 272 | 61% |
| Total Fat 30.24g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 17.04g | 68% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 372mg | 124% |
| Sodium 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium 349mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 9.78g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.17g | 1% |
| Protein 33.98g | 54% |
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