Doctored up Pasta Sauce with Whole Wheat Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 slice prosciutto, about 1/4" thick, diced
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1-28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1-32 oz jar Prego Pasta Sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (according to your heat tolerance)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1825g | |
| Calories 1481 | |
| Calories from Fat 722 | 49% |
| Total Fat 80.1g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat 30.42g | 122% |
| Trans Fat 4.26g | |
| Cholesterol 308mg | 103% |
| Sodium 4687mg | 195% |
| Potassium 4376mg | 125% |
| Total Carbs 97.87g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 69% |
| Sugars 75.04g | 50% |
| Protein 98.69g | 158% |
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