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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large marrows/zucchini/courgettes - the bigger the better
- 600g beef (or pork) mince
- 1 large onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 x 410g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 50ml red wine
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- a handful of fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Grated cheese of your choice (I used cheddar)
- breadcrumbs
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 295g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 366 | |
| Calories from Fat 206 | 56% |
| Total Fat 22.85g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 9.16g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium 332mg | 14% |
| Potassium 784mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 11.44g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 6.43g | 4% |
| Protein 26.28g | 42% |
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