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Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 and 1/2 cups cup sliced zucchini
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 and 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
- 3/4 chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Option: grated Parmesan cheese on top
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 348g | |
| Calories 578 | |
| Calories from Fat 491 | 85% |
| Total Fat 55.68g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 7.81g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium 344mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 22.31g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
| Protein 2.33g | 4% |
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