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Ingredients
- For the pasta:
- 2 cups semolina flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup warm water
- 2-3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- For the filling:
- Veggie filling
- OR other filling of your choice
- For the sauce:
- 2 small shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 5 medium vine ripened tomatoes, chopped rough
- Salt and pepper
- 5-7 fresh basil leaves, julienned
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 657g | |
| Calories 1513 | |
| Calories from Fat 328 | 22% |
| Total Fat 37.31g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 5.17g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium 659mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 245.89g | 66% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 44% |
| Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
| Protein 42.91g | 69% |
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