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Ingredients
- 3 lt (3 quarts) cold water
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 medium whole onion, peeled
- 1 medium carrot, scrubbed
- 1 celery stalk, leaves removed
- 1 sprig of rosemary and a few sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 60 gr (2 ounces) fresh tagliolini (narrow fettuccine) per person
- 250 gr (8 ounces) borlotti or cannellini beans
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3378g | |
| Calories 289 | |
| Calories from Fat 21 | 7% |
| Total Fat 2.38g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.67g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3188mg | 133% |
| Potassium 1246mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 54.89g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 62% |
| Sugars 14.56g | 10% |
| Protein 14.82g | 24% |
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