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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 sage leaves
- 12 ounces DeLallo whole wheat linguine (or other pasta)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 238g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 304 | |
| Calories from Fat 271 | 89% |
| Total Fat 30.66g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 5.94g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium 53mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 3.12g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.94g | 1% |
| Protein 5.18g | 8% |
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