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TOMATO SAUCE FOR PASTA

 

Makes about 3 ½ cups, High pressure, 12 minutes

 

Forget the classic pasta sauce that takes hours of slow simmering- in just min-

 

utes you’re done. If you prefer a meat sauce, add ½ pound of ground beef to

 

the sautéed vegetables and cook until it loses its color. Add the tomato sauce

 

and all the other ingredients.

 

2 tablespoons of olive oil

 

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

 

1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped

 

1 stalk celery, finely chopped

 

1 clove garlic minced

 

3 cups crushed canned tomatoes

 

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

2 teaspoons basil

 

1 teaspoon oregano

 

1 tablespoon minced parsley

 

1 small bay leaf

 

¼ cup dry red wine

 

Use the “browning” setting to sauté the onion, carrot, celery and garlic until

 

softened. Add all the remaining ingredients. Turn off the browning setting.

RECIPES

Close the lid and turn the knob to Pressure. Set the timer for 12 minutes at

high pressure. When done, release the pressure and open the cooker. Use the

 

“browning” setting to reduce the sauce if it is not thick enough.

 

RATATOUILLE VEGETABLE STEW

 

Serves 6, High pressure, 4 minutes

 

A marvelous mixture of vegetables that is just as good hot as it is at room tem-

 

perature.

 

4 tablespoons olive oil

 

1 small eggplant peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

 

2 medium zucchini in ½ inch slices

 

2 green peppers, seeded and cut into strips

 

1 medium potato, diced into ½ inch cubes (optional)

 

1 large onion, chopped

 

2 cloves garlic minced

 

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

 

2 tablespoons minced parsley

 

¼ cup chicken stock

 

1 tablespoon prepared pesto

Use the “browning” setting; heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to stir fry the eggplant, zucchini, peppers and potato.It will be necessary to dothis in several small batches, remove to a warm platter and reserve. Add remaining 2 table- spoons of oil a nd the onion and garlic. Sauté the mi xture until the on ion is soft. Turn off the browning set ting. Return the reserved vegetables to the cooker along with the remaining ingredients. Close the lid and turn the knob to Pressure. Set the timer for 4 minutes at high pressure. When done, release the pressure and open the cooker. If there istoo much liquid, use the “brown- ing” setting to simmer the stew for a few minutes to reduce the liquid.

POTATO AND GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Serves 4, High pressure, 4 minutes

Both your vegetable and potato course are included in this very easy and fla- vorful casserole.

3 potatoes peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes ¾ pound fresh green beans

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion minced

1 green pepper diced

1 tablespoon minced parsley

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste ½ cup chicken stock

In the cooker, mix all the ingredients. Close the lid and turn the knob to Pres- sure. Set the timer for 4 min utes at hi gh pressure. When done, release the pressure and open the cooker.

SALMON WITH SPINACH & LEMON SAUCE

Serves 4, High pressure, 3 + 7 minutes

This colorful dish is an elegant way to serve salmon steaks, perfect for enter- taining company.

1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided

20 ounces of fresh spinach leaves cleaned and rinsed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion peeled and cut in half

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons minced fresh broad leaf parsley

1 cup bottled clam juice ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon white pepper

RECIPES

 

 

 

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Fagor America Electric Multi-Cooker Tomato Sauce for Pasta, Ratatouille Vegetable Stew, Salmon with Spinach & Lemon Sauce
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