Use this rich, creamy Italian white sauce for lasagna, gratins, and mac and cheese.
Provided by Christopher Hirsheimer
Categories Pasta cookbooks Milk/Cream Butter
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook for 1½-2 minutes, stirring con- stantly with a wooden spoon to prevent it from taking on any color whatsoever. Gradually add the hot milk in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Increase the heat to medium and cook the sauce, stirring con- stantly with a wooden spoon, until it has the consistency of very thick cream, 10-15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the cheese, if using, and season with nutmeg and salt to taste. Strain the sauce through a sieve if it is lumpy. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the besciamella to keep it warm until ready to use and to prevent a skin from forming.
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Basu Gautam
g@gmail.comThis is the best bechamel sauce I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for any dish.
Asif Ali0986
ali0986_a@aol.comI'm allergic to dairy, so I can't eat this sauce. :(
Md Tanbir Islam
md@hotmail.comThis recipe was a waste of time. The sauce was bland and flavorless.
Sahil Raj Malla
sahilr79@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Azahir ali P
ap@hotmail.comThis sauce was a little too thick for my taste. I think I would add more milk next time.
Babar Ali Solangi
solangi_b@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of bechamel sauce, but this recipe was pretty good. It was creamy and flavorful, and it went well with the lasagna I made.
Darius Florea
darius.f@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect sauce for lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and even grilled cheese sandwiches.
Izak Green
gi63@gmail.comThis was a great recipe. The sauce was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Nick Eaton
eaton-n@yahoo.comI love this bechamel sauce! It's so versatile, and I can use it in so many different dishes. I've used it in lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables.
Fabio Bae
fabio@gmail.comI made this sauce for my chicken parmesan, and it was a hit! The sauce was rich and cheesy, and it really took the dish to the next level.
Blessed g
b96@gmail.comThis is my new go-to bechamel sauce recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes.
Nishant Thakuri
thakuri@hotmail.comI've never made bechamel sauce before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It came out great, and it was the perfect addition to my lasagna.
Jayden McLachlan
jayden.m@yahoo.comThis bechamel sauce was a breeze to make, and it turned out perfectly! I was worried it would be too thick or too thin, but it was just right. It was also very flavorful, thanks to the addition of nutmeg and Parmesan cheese.