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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Recipe type: Main meals
- Prep time: 15 mins
- Total time: 15 mins
- Serves: 3
- Ingredients
- 300g pasta
- 50g butter
- 50g plain flour
- 500ml milk
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 100g cheddar cheese, grated
- 2tbsp fresh basil
- 3tbsp fresh parsley
- 40g fresh spinach
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 135g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 312 | |
| Calories from Fat 118 | 38% |
| Total Fat 13.33g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 7.74g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium 231mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 36.17g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 4.51g | 3% |
| Protein 11.4g | 18% |
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