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Lower-calorie pasta

All of these delicious pasta recipes contain less than 500kcal per portion.
One-pot easy chorizo pasta

This one-pan easy chorizo pasta from Eat Well for Less is a quick, simple and speedy dinner. A true family favourite with less washing up.

Each serving provides 411 kcal, 20g protein, 62g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 11g fat (of which 4g saturates), 7g fibre and 1g salt.

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