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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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