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Ingredients
- 4 oz. dried bucatini - about half of a standard package (you can also make your own pasta!)
- 5 T olive oil
- 1 T garlic, minced
- 1 t chili flakes (more or less, depending on the spice you like)
- 1/4 C parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon
- Sautéed breadcrumbs (see below)
- Bottarga
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/2 c panko breadcrumbs
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 138g | |
| Calories 515 | |
| Calories from Fat 308 | 60% |
| Total Fat 34.87g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 5.16g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium 257mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 44.08g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 4.33g | 3% |
| Protein 8.43g | 13% |
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