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TOMATO SAUCE
1
can (29 oz.) tomato sauce
1
teaspoon Italian seasoning
1
teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1. In a 2-quart glass measure, combine tomato sauce,
seasoning, sugar, garlic powder and pepper.
2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until
mixture just begins to boil; stir frequently during
cooking.
3. Let stand for 2 minutes. Stir before serving.
4 cups
SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUCE
3/4
cup apricot preserves
1
can (6 oz.) pineapple juice
2
tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1
tablespoon Dijon mustard
1
tablespoon soy sauce
2
tablespoons cornstarch
1. In a 4-cup glass measure, combine preserves, pineapple
juice, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce and cornstarch; mix
well.
2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 8 to 10 minutes or until
thickened; stir twice during cooking.
1 1/2 cups
WHITE SAUCE
2
tablespoons margarine or butter
2
tablespoons flour
1/2
teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1. In a 2-cup glass measure, heat margarine on P-HI for 50
to 60 seconds or until melted. Add flour and salt; stir to
blend well.
2. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Cook,
uncovered, on P-HI for 4 to 4
1
/
2
minutes or until
mixture boils; stir every minute during cooking. Stir
before serving
1 1/4 cups
HERB WHITE SAUCE
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2
tablespoons flour
1/2
teaspoon salt
11/4
cups milk
2
teaspoons each chopped fresh basil, oregano and
parsley
1. In a 2-cup glass measure, heat margarine on P-HI for 50
to 60 seconds or until melted. Add flour and salt; stir to
blend well.
2. Add milk grodually, stirring constantly. Cook,
uncovered on P-HI for 4 to 4
1
/
2
minutes or until
mixture boils; stir every minute during cooking.
3. Stir in herbs before serving.
1 1/2 cups
CHEESE SAUCE
2
tablespoons margarine or butter
2
tablespoons flour
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon dry mustard
1/8
teaspoon white pepper
1 1/4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1. In a 2-cup glass measure, heat margarine on P-HI for 50
to 60 seconds or until melted. Add flour and salt; stir to
blend well.
2. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Cook,
uncovered, on P-HI for 4 to 4
1
/
2
minutes or until
mixture boils; stir every minute during cooking.
3. Add cheese; stir well. Cook on P-HI for 30 seconds or
until cheese is melted. Stir before serving.
2 3/4 cups
Combine sauces with cooked meat or sausage for creative pasta toppings.
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