White sauce, also known as béchamel sauce, is a versatile and creamy condiment that serves as an excellent base for various dishes, ranging from lasagna and macaroni and cheese to casseroles and soups. It derives its name from its milky white appearance and its ability to enhance the flavors of other ingredients. While there are numerous variations of white sauce recipes, this article will provide a detailed guide to crafting the perfect classic white sauce, ensuring a smooth, flavorful, and versatile foundation for your culinary creations.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BASIC WHITE SAUCE
For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WHITE SAUCE
This white sauce, also known as Béchamel sauce, is one of France's four "mother sauces," and it's a perfect complement to many dishes. Pair it with vegetables, turn it into a creamy casserole or ladle it over seafood or sliced chicken.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Condiment
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN IN WHITE WINE SAUCE
Want to welcome dinner guests with a healthy meal? This saucy chicken will wow them with its moist and tender texture and golden brown coating. -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil for 1-2 minutes on each side. Add broth and wine; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat., Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPAGHETTI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Great dinner for a Friday night.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Stir in butter or margarine and seasonings until butter or margarine is melted. Add clams with some of their liquid; heat through.
- Drain pasta. Toss spaghetti with clam sauce, and top with grated Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.8 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
WHITE CLAM SAUCE
BE SURE TO HAVE CRUSTY BREAD ON HAND TO DIP IN THE WONDERFUL GARLICY BUTTER SAUCE. QUICK AND EASY COMFORT FOOD AT ITS BEST.
Provided by BoxOWine
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- MELT BUTTER WITH OLIVE OIL IN LARGE HEAVY SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT.
- ADD GARLIC AND SAUTE ABOUT 1 MIN.
- QUICKLY BLEND IN FLOUR WITH WIRE WHISK.
- GRADUALLY STIR IN REMAINING INGREDIENTS.
- COOK OVER MEDIUM LOW HEAT, STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL SAUCE IS SLIGHTLY THICKENED.
- PLACE COOKED PASTA IN INDIVIDUAL SERVING DISHES.
- SPOON CLAM SAUCE OVER PASTA.
- SERVE.
- PASS GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE.
WHITE PIZZA SAUCE
Great for vegetable pizza, meat pizza, or pasta. Brush your favorite pizza dough with olive oil, spread sauce, add your favorite toppings, and bake per dough instructions. Also great for calzones or chicken, or chicken and broccoli with fettucine. Makes enough sauce for 2 medium pizzas. Freezes beautifully. Just thaw at room temperature.
Provided by MaggieJo
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pizza Sauce Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and whisk until flour is lightly browned and onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix milk, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper into onion mixture. Cook, whisking continuously, until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 730.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
From your kitchen, tested and approved in ours. One of our Danish fans, Henrik Dan Jensen, perfected this classic meal and says, "White wine, my special ingredient, adds a tiny spark to the sweet clams."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta. Set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat oil over medium in a Dutch oven or 5-quart heavy pot with a lid. Add onion, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add wine, and bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add clams; cover, and simmer, shaking pot occasionally, until clams open wide, 3 to 5 minutes. (Discard any that havent opened after 5 minutes.)
- Add pasta to clam mixture in pot; continue to cook until pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and parsley. Add some reserved pasta water to thin sauce if necessary; season with salt.
LINGUINI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan in a slow stream, red pepper flakes, garlic and anchovies and cook until anchovies melt into the oil. Add thyme and wine. Reduce wine 1 minute. Add clam juice or stock, clam juice will give the dish a stronger clam flavor, chicken stock will give it a buttery personality. Stir in clams and lemon zest. Drain pasta. Add to skillet and toss with sauce 2 to 3 minutes, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed some of the sauce and flavor. Add parsley, pepper and salt, to your taste and serve with bread for mopping up remaining juices.
ALABAMA-STYLE WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE
This incredibly easy-to-make Alabama white barbecue sauce was invented in 1925 by Robert 'Big Bob' Gibson at Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q restaurant, in Decatur. Don't let this mixture's appearance stop you from trying what is a devastatingly delicious marinade, basting sauce, and serving sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, lemon juice, black pepper, mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Whisk together thoroughly until creamy and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 58.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 788.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
AMAZING WHITE CLAM SAUCE
I got this recipe from an old boyfriend, and have modified it over the years. My husband and I have this at least every two weeks with a big loaf of garlic bread. It's very easy, but very delicious and filling.
Provided by Linoleum
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Seafood
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant. Pour in the reserved clam juice, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Gradually stir the half-and-half cream into the skillet, and simmer for another 20 minutes, but do not boil. At this time, I like to prepare my linguine and garlic bread.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
- Add clams to the sauce, and cook just until clams are heated through, or they will become tough and chewy. Remove from heat, and serve over linguine pasta. Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 280.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE
This is such an easy dish but with great end results! I serve it with a pasta such as my Recipe #55679. Yummy!
Provided by polly salama
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy skillet over high heat.
- When oil begins to smoke add scallops.
- Sear each side for one minute or until each side is golden brown.
- Add 1/2 cup of wine and lower heat to medium.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove scallops from pan.
- Add remaining wine and lemon juice,and garlic.
- Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
- Add butter, parsley and season with pepper.
- Place scallops on a plate and smother with sauce.
- Serve.
LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE II
A light clam sauce served over linguini noodles. Healthy, too!
Provided by Karena
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Clams
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook linguini pasta until al dente. Drain.
- In a large skillet saute the garlic in the olive oil. Add the liquid from the clams, parsley, white wine, basil, and salt and stir well. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in clams until heated through.
- Toss cooked and drained linguini pasta with the clam sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
WHITE SAUCE FOR PASTA
My husband lived in Italy for 3 years, so he's really picky about his Italian cuisine! I needed a great meal that was super-quick one night for his dinner; I had spicy battered shrimp on hand that I wanted to use and a couple choices of dried pasta. This sauce sounded perfect to tie it all together! Served over tortiglioni pasta with salad and toasted Italian bread. Just like I spent all day on dinner. It is really hard to mess-up this kind of white sauce. In my opinion, it was very much like an Alfredo sauce! Of course there is very little difference in the two sauces.
Provided by KEIRISTY
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter and margarine in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in flour and bouillon until roux is well blended. Continue to cook and stir until thickened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and whisk water into roux until smooth. Stir in milk; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes more. Season with white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 418.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SNOW'S WHITE CLAM SAUCE RECIPE - (3.2/5)
Provided by WaffleCrumbs
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium skillet, cook garlic in butter until golden. Add reserved clam liquid, wine and pepper; simmer 5 minutes. Add clams and parsley; cook over medium heat until hot. Serve over hot linguine; sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 4 servings.
SCALLOPS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE II
Steps:
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- In a skillet over medium heat, mix the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has been reduced. Stir in the butter until melted.
- Brush the scallops with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Broil the scallops in the preheated oven about 2 minutes on each side, or until opaque. Serve with the wine sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 3123.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BIG BOB GIBSON'S WHITE BBQ SAUCE COPYCAT
This is not the EXACT recipe. However, it is hard to tell the difference in taste! Adjust the ratios to make the spice and/or consistency to what your taste buds prefer. Great for BBQ, drizzled on shrimp tacos, sandwiches, etc!
Provided by sanjose_hockey
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, horseradish, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until smooth. Slowly stream water into the sauce, increasing the amount until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 224.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MEXICAN WHITE SAUCE
This is the white sauce that you find in Mexican restaurants. Serve with tortilla chips.
Provided by JENJONESY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Measure salad dressing into a medium bowl. Gradually stir in the milk. Season with red pepper flakes, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and oregano, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. If you taste it right away, all you will taste is salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 218.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
ALABAMA WHITE BBQ SAUCE
My boys use to spend their summers with their grandmother in the South. She would treat them to a meal at a restaurant that served Alabama white sauce over chicken and my family thought it was wonderful. I started making it at home and it always brings back memories of those summers in Tuscaloosa. This Alabama white sauce recipe should be applied only at the very end of your grilling or smoking because it will break down and separate if it is heated too long. -Sabrina Everett, Thomasville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Brush sauce over meats during the last few minutes of grilling. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
LASAGNA WITH WHITE SAUCE
I'm an old-fashioned country cook and I love preparing simple recipes like this lasagna. White sauce, tomatoes and beef are kitchen staples I normally keep on hand, so it's simple to make this dish on weeknights. -Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese; set aside. , Pour half the meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half the lasagna noodles and remaining meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles. Pour white sauce over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 400° until bubbly and noodles are tender, 40 minutes. If desired, uncover and broil 5-6 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 639mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
PASTA WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
Garlic and oregano enhance the seafood flavor of this delicious main dish. "An Italian friend of my mom's passed on the recipe to her, and I began preparing it when I was 14," writes Kelli Soike of Tallahassee, Florida. "For convenience, it can be made in advance...and leftovers are just as good."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan, saute garlic and anchovies in oil for 3 minutes, breaking up anchovies. Stir in the clam juice, clams, water, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Drain pasta; toss with clam sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your white sauce. Use real butter, fresh milk, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Don't overheat the sauce: White sauce is easy to scorch, so be careful not to overheat it. Cook it over medium heat and stir constantly until it has thickened.
- Add flavorings to taste: You can add a variety of flavorings to your white sauce to create different variations. Some popular additions include garlic, onion, herbs, and spices.
- Use the right amount of cheese: The amount of cheese you add to your white sauce will affect its thickness and flavor. For a thinner sauce, use less cheese. For a thicker sauce, use more cheese.
- Serve immediately: White sauce is best served immediately after it is made. It will thicken as it cools, so if you need to store it, reheat it gently over low heat until it is smooth again.
Conclusion:
White sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect white sauce every time.
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