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Ingredients
- 1 small eggplant, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini or other summer squash, chopped
- 6-8 mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4-6 cups of raw spinach
- 1/2 a large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jar of marinara or other red sauce
- 1 package of whole wheat penne pasta
- Sea salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 package vegetarian "meatballs"
- Olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1141g | |
| Calories 457 | |
| Calories from Fat 95 | 21% |
| Total Fat 10.75g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 2.06g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 958mg | 40% |
| Potassium 3163mg | 90% |
| Total Carbs 71.32g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.5g | 92% |
| Sugars 33.41g | 22% |
| Protein 28.94g | 46% |
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