Lasagna from scratch, locally Recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2049g | |
| Calories 589 | |
| Calories from Fat 210 | 36% |
| Total Fat 23.96g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 3.35g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium 4426mg | 126% |
| Total Carbs 91.11g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.0g | 80% |
| Sugars 59.75g | 40% |
| Protein 17.77g | 28% |
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