The béchamel is a sauce of French origin, but widely used in Italian cuisine. It is the fundamental ingredient for the preparation of lasagna, but it can be used as a sauce for other baked pastas like crêpes and cannelloni, or to fill savory pies, accompany vegetables, be spread on sandwiches, and much more. Béchamel is a basic sauce that with the addition of other ingredients can become a cheese sauce, mushroom sauce, etc. Its flavor is very delicate and neutral, making it is very simple and economical, you will only need butter, flour, and milk, cooking it over heat for 15 minutes and your béchamel will be ready! now let’s get to the recipe!!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 cups
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup flour
- 7 tbsps butter
- salt
- nutmeg
Tools
- Saucepan
Steps
In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour and let it brown.
Pour in the warm milk, salt, and nutmeg, stir often to prevent sticking to the bottom. When bubbles start forming on the surface, you can turn it off. It will take about 15 minutes.
Transfer it to a container, cover it with cling film in contact with the surface, and let it cool.
Storage
You can store the béchamel in the refrigerator covered with cling film for 2/3 days.
Variation
If you prefer, you can replace the butter with oil in the same measure. The result will be a bit more liquid.
