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Poor Mamma's Spaghetti
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Poor Mamma's Spaghetti

5 ingredients 5 min + 15 min 4 servings openrecipes
Poor Mamma's Spaghetti

"What did Mamma do when her grocery money didn't stretch for real Parmesan cheese? She improvised, naturally. Being a good cook, her meal eventually became famous, even dukes loved Mamma's spaghetti. And so will you. But pssst, don't give away Mamma's little secret..."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

208
Calories
3g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
White Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 4 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

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