Béchamel Sauce

Categories: Creamy / European / Italian / Sauces / Sauces & Condiments / Side Dish 

Ingredients

50g butter

50g flour

500ml milk

A dash of nutmeg

Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

Salt & Pepper to season

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a pot.
  2. Add and mix the flour in with a whisk.
  3. Leave to toast for a few minutes before adding the milk.
  4. Add the milk (If the milk is cold add it all at once if warm a little at a time).
  5. Continue mixing until creamy.
  6. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano if using and the Nutmeg.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
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Tags: Besciamella / Bologna / Butter / Flour / Italy / Lasagna / Milk / Nutmeg / Parmigiano-Reggiano