Marinara - 48 Ounces

Makes about 6 cups

2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5garlic cloves, finely chopped 2cans (28 ounces each) whole plum tomatoes in purée 10leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced (chiffonade) ½tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1teaspoon dried oregano ¼teaspoon fennel seed 3tablespoons granulated sugar

Nutritional information per serving (based on ½ cup): Calories 60 (35% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 1g • fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 170mg • calc. 48mg • fiber 1g

Put the oil in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the Quick Cook function and press Start. Once oil is hot and shimmering, about 2 minutes, add the garlic. Sauté until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes; bring to a boil. Switch the cooker to the Slow Cook function. Stir in the basil, pepper, oregano and fennel. Close the lid and set the timer for 3 hours. Press Start. When two hours have elapsed, stir in the sugar. Close the lid again and let cook for the additional hour. Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, open the lid. Stir and then let rest for 5 minutes. Serve.