Bechamel Sauce Without Butter

Bechamel sauce without butter. Since I discovered this version of light bechamel without butter, I’ve never bought it ready-made again, nor have I needed the classic version. Just 3 ingredients to have the best and lightest bechamel possible. Without butter or parmesan.

Learn how to make it.

Use this recipe to prepare:

bechamel sauce without butter
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Low Cost
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 2 People
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients for Bechamel Sauce Without Butter

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3 tbsps flour
  • to taste nutmeg

Procedure for Bechamel Sauce Without Butter

  • Place the flour, preferably sifted, in a saucepan.

    Gradually add the milk while stirring with a whisk.

    Grate some nutmeg (to taste).

    Now we can move to the heat.

    Turn on low heat and stir with the whisk until the mixture thickens. As soon as it starts to thicken, turn off the heat and let it cool in a bowl.

    Our bechamel sauce without butter is ready.

    bechamel sauce without butter

How to Store Bechamel Sauce Without Butter

Once cooled and placed in an airtight jar, it can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days. But it’s so simple that it’s worth making fresh.

Also very convenient to prepare in advance, suitable for lactose intolerant or vegan diets by replacing the milk with lactose-free milk or soy milk. It will be equally delicious and light.

I don’t add salt because I prefer the neutral flavor of this sauce. But you can add a pinch of salt to taste.

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