TOMATO SAUCE

1can (29 oz.) tomato sauce

1teaspoon Italian seasoning

1teaspoon 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

TIP

Combine sauces with cooked meat or sausage for creative pasta toppings.

SWEET 'N' SOUR SAUCE

3/4 cup apricot preserves

1can (6 oz.) pineapple juice

2tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1tablespoon Dijon mustard

1tablespoon soy sauce

2tablespoons 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

2tablespoons margarine or butter

2tablespoons 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 41/2 minutes or until mixture boils; stir every minute during cooking. Stir before serving

1 1/4 cups

HERB WHITE SAUCE

2tablespoons margarine or butter

2tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon salt 11/4 cups milk

2teaspoons 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 41/2 minutes or until mixture boils; stir every minute during cooking.

3.Stir in herbs before serving.

1 1/2 cups

CHEESE SAUCE

2tablespoons margarine or butter

2tablespoons 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 41/2 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

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Magic Chef MCO2212AR manual Tomato Sauce, Sweet N Sour Sauce, Herb White Sauce, Cheese Sauce

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