Polenta con salsicce e spuntature (Polenta with Sausages and Spareribs) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 468g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 1221 | |
| Calories from Fat 932 | 76% |
| Total Fat 103.33g | 129% |
| Saturated Fat 33.8g | 135% |
| Trans Fat 0.83g | |
| Cholesterol 338mg | 113% |
| Sodium 696mg | 29% |
| Potassium 1112mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 2.73g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.23g | 1% |
| Protein 65.62g | 105% |
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