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Ingredients
- 1 box of spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons buttery spread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups sour cream, vegan sour cream or non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- flat-leaf parsley, chopped â to taste for garnish, plus extra for serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 619g | |
| Calories 1381 | |
| Calories from Fat 1163 | 84% |
| Total Fat 137.81g | 172% |
| Saturated Fat 64.37g | 257% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 302mg | 101% |
| Sodium 2470mg | 103% |
| Potassium 822mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 21.65g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 17.51g | 12% |
| Protein 33.69g | 54% |
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