Ingredient
What is Mascarpone?
Pronounced /mah-skar-POH-neh/
Definition
Mascarpone is a very soft, rich Italian cream cheese, best known as the creamy layer in tiramisù.
It also enriches some pasta and risotto sauces.
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Is sausage and peppers keto-friendly?
Yes, without the roll. A serving of one sausage link with peppers and onions is about 8 grams of net carbs — the peppers account for most of it. Skip the bread, go light on onion, and it drops to around 5 grams.