Mastering the Multi Function Cooker

10 | mu lt i -f u n c t i o n c o o k e r
1. Combine tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, basil,
oregano, vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, garlic and red
pepper in the Multi-Function Cooker. Cover and
set the Multi-Function Cooker to Manual Mode,
MEDIUM. Press Start. Cook for 4 hours.
2. After cooking for 4 hours, carefully transfer to
a blender and process the sauce until smooth.
Continue cooking, uncovered, for 1 hour. Serve over
pasta. Top with Parmesan and basil, if desired.
CLASSIC PASTA SAUCE
Makes 12 cups
Multi-Function Cooker Mode: MANUAL
Every home chef needs a go-to pasta sauce in his or her repertoire. This sauce,
with its quintessential Italian herbs, sweet onion and a hint of red pepper, will be an
instant favorite for you and your dinner guests.
7 cups (1492 grams) undrained canned whole
peeled Italian tomatoes
3½ cups (814 grams) undrained canned diced
tomatoes
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons (168 grams) canned
tomato paste
½ cup (75 grams) chopped sweet onion
7 tablespoons (14 grams) chopped fresh basil
leaves
2 tablespoons (4 grams) chopped fresh
oregano leaves
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
4 teaspoons (12 grams) kosher salt
2 teaspoons (8 grams) sugar
4 cloves (20 grams) garlic, minced
½ teaspoon (1 gram) crushed red pepper
Hot cooked pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh
basil leaves, if desired
VARIATION: ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA SAUCE
Set the Multi-Function Cooker to Sauté/Sear Mode,
MEDIUM. Press Start. Cook 1 pound (453 grams)
hot or sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)
and ½ pound (226 grams) chopped pancetta until
browned. Remove from the Multi-Function Cooker
and let drain on paper towels. Wipe the Multi-
Function Cooker clean, removing drippings. In a
large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, onion,
SLOW COOKING
MANUAL MODE allows you to add all of your ingredients, select the right heat setting for your
food and go about your day. This mode works best with recipes and one-pot meals traditionally
prepared with a slow cooker or cuts of meat that become most tender with a long cooking time.