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Ingredients
- 1 pound ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 whole wheat fettuccine
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 554g | |
| Calories 855 | |
| Calories from Fat 586 | 69% |
| Total Fat 66.37g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat 13.79g | 55% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium 1156mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 47.1g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 13.52g | 9% |
| Protein 22.16g | 35% |
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