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- Braciole Stuffed with Spinach and Italian Sausage
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak
- 1 lb of hot Italian sausage, casings removed (if the sausage isn't spicy add a pinch of red pepper flakes)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 cups fresh packed spinach
- salt and freshly ground black pepper tt
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups basic marinara sauce (homemade or a good jarred sauce)
- 1/2 lb crimini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tbsp butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 213g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 350 | |
| Calories from Fat 189 | 54% |
| Total Fat 20.98g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium 627mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 14.18g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 6.49g | 4% |
| Protein 21.41g | 34% |
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