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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage or Italian turkey sausage (“hot” or “sweet”)
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- 3 cups water
- 12 ounces (about 3 3/4 cups) ziti pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce Parmesan chees, grated (1/2 cup)
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 194g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 287 | |
| Calories from Fat 225 | 78% |
| Total Fat 25.11g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 9.9g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium 215mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 2.72g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.68g | 0% |
| Protein 12.22g | 20% |
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