In How to Make: Béchamel Sauce, we talk about a classic of Italian cuisine, a sauce that can be used in various dishes and enhances them with its richness and smoothness.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: about 2 cups of béchamel sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (warm)
- 3.5 tbsp butter
- 7 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 pinches fine salt
- 2 pinches black pepper (ground)
- to taste nutmeg
Preparation
Place the butter in a small pot to melt, add the flour.
Stir with a whisk or a wooden spoon until a well-blended roux is formed.
Add the warm milk
Add salt, pepper, and a little ground nutmeg. Cook until it thickens, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps from forming.
The mixture should be smooth and fluid. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Suggestions/Tips
If you prefer a less dense béchamel, you can use for 2 cups of milk, only 2 tbsp of butter and 4 tbsp of flour.
See the recipes with béchamel :
Spinach Spätzle with Champignons
Canederli with Parmesan Sauce and Bacon
Pumpkin Flan with Parmesan Béchamel
Paccheri with Béchamel and Prosciutto
See the béchamel variations :
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