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Ingredients
- 100 gr /3 oz wild asparagus or 300 gr /10 oz cultivated ones, cleaned and washed
- 1 large garlic clove, very finely chopped
- 1 small chili pepper, thinly sliced
- 3-4 tablespoons EVO oil
- 2-3 tablespoon grated parmesan
- 350 gr /12 oz spaghetti
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 81g | |
| Calories 193 | |
| Calories from Fat 57 | 30% |
| Total Fat 6.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 3.89g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium 188mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 21.49g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.56g | 2% |
| Protein 12.06g | 19% |
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June 28, 2010
Che bonta'! I really miss this kind of thing... just a memory now.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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