Classic Pasta Sauce

Preparation Method

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.  

Variations

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, basil, oregano, vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, garlic and red pepper, adding 1 cup (237 milliliters) good-quality red wine. Transfer to a blender and process the sauce before placing in the Multi-Function Cooker with the cooked meats. Cover and cook for 5 hours.

VODKA SAUCE WITH PANCETTA

Set the Multi-Function Cooker to Sauté/Sear Mode, MEDIUM. Press Start. Cook 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, basil, oregano, vinegar, oil, salt, sugar and garlic, add 1 cup (237 milliliters) vodka and 1 teaspoon (2 grams) crushed red pepper. Transfer to a blender and process the sauce before placing in the Multi-Function Cooker with the pancetta. Cover and cook for 5 hours. Stir in ½ cup (118 milliliters) heavy whipping cream after cooking is completed, if desired. 

Pro Tip

Use the highest quality tomatoes you can find, like organic San Marzano tomatoes, a plum tomato variety.

Products Used in this Recipe

Multi-Function Cooker