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Calamarata con Salsiccia, Ricotta e Piselli (Calamarata Pasta with Sausage, Ricotta and Peas) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb.) calamarata or other stubby pasta (see Notes)
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped, or a slightly crushed garlic clove
- Olive oil
- 5 links of mild Italian sausage (or what ever kind you have on hand), uncased and crumbled up
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, chopped up (optional)
- A few dollops of ricotta cheese, to taste
- Salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 125g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 333 | |
| Calories from Fat 267 | 80% |
| Total Fat 29.56g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 10.62g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 690mg | 29% |
| Potassium 306mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 2.3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.97g | 1% |
| Protein 13.72g | 22% |
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