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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Three years ago: Anisette Biscotti and Peanut Butter Cup Crunch Brownie Bars
- ½ cup olive oil
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground veal
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 294g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 285 | |
| Calories from Fat 161 | 56% |
| Total Fat 18.08g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 4.63g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium 921mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 18.16g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 3.86g | 3% |
| Protein 13.8g | 22% |
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