EnglishEn-65SaucesIngredients30 g margarine1 small onion, chopped1 clove garlic500 g minced beefSalt, pepper1 can tomato purée(140 g)1 can tomatoes(drained weight 240 g)PreparationPut the margarine, chopped onion and garlic in aglass dish and cook on full power for 3-4 min-utes. Add the minced meat, seasoning, tomatopurée, the chopped tomatoes and their juice tothe onion and garlic mixture.Stir thoroughly and cook, uncovered, on fullpower for 9-11 minutes. Serve with pasta, e.g.spaghetti.Bolognese sauceCooking time: around 12-15 minutesYou can also cook rice and potatoes in your microwave oven. New potatoes can becooked without water but they must be pricked with a fork before cooking. With olderpotatoes, a little water must be added. Small quantities are cooked on full poweronly. For larger quantities, begin cooking on full power, then reduce the power levelfor the remaining cooking time. For boiled potatoes, add 1 tbsp water for every 100g of potatoes.The potatoes should all be the same size to ensure they are evenly cooked.Rice and pasta must not only cook, but also absorb water during cooking. For thisreason, cook on full power to begin with, then simmer on a reduced power level. Forthese foods, cooking in the microwave is not much quicker than conventional cook-ing. However, rice cooked in the microwave is very light. Leave to stand, covered,for 5-10 minutes after cooking.Side dishes and light suppersIngredients1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped1 tbsp butter150 g risotto rice100 ml white wine400 ml chicken stockPepper, nutmeg1 sachet of saffronA little grated cheesePreparationPut the onions, garlic and butter in a casseroledish, cover and cook on full power for 2 minutes.Add the rice, wine, chicken stock and spices.Stir, cover and cook on full power for 5 minutes,then reduce the power level to 440 watts for afurther 15 minutes.Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving. Ifdesired, sprinkle with grated cheese.Saffron risottoCooking time: around 20 minutes