BESCIAMELLA

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Use this rich, creamy Italian white sauce for lasagna, gratins, and mac and cheese.

Provided by Christopher Hirsheimer

Categories Pasta cookbooks Milk/Cream Butter

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter
½ cup flour
4 cups hot milk
½ cup grated Parmigiano- Reggiano, optional
¼-½ teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
Salt

Steps:

Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook for 1½-2 minutes, stirring con- stantly with a wooden spoon to prevent it from taking on any color whatsoever. Gradually add the hot milk in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Increase the heat to medium and cook the sauce, stirring con- stantly with a wooden spoon, until it has the consistency of very thick cream, 10-15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
Stir in the cheese, if using, and season with nutmeg and salt to taste. Strain the sauce through a sieve if it is lumpy. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the besciamella to keep it warm until ready to use and to prevent a skin from forming.

Sohail ali Kh

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I'll definitely be making this bechamel sauce again. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.

Faruk Hosan

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This is a great recipe for a classic bechamel sauce. It's simple to make and always turns out perfectly.

RJ Rj Raihan2019

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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this bechamel sauce without any problems.

Robert Appau

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This is the best bechamel sauce I've ever had. It's so creamy and rich, and it has the perfect flavor.

Ax Limon

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good bechamel sauce recipe for ages, and this one is perfect.

Azizullah Bajeer

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This bechamel sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it in so many different dishes and it's always a hit.

tilak gautam

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I've tried many bechamel recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect flavor.

Najaf Abbas

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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this bechamel sauce again and again.

Clown Man

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I was really happy with the results of this recipe. The bechamel sauce was thick and creamy, and it had a great flavor.

Meseret Negese

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I'm always looking for ways to make my favorite dishes healthier, and this bechamel recipe is a great option. It's still creamy and delicious, but it's lower in fat and calories.

Richard Rogers

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This sauce is so versatile! I've used it in lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and even as a dip for vegetables.

Florie Echipare

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I love that this recipe uses all-purpose flour instead of butter. It makes it so much easier to make a gluten-free bechamel sauce.

Rafiq Dahar

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This is a great basic bechamel recipe. It's perfect for using as a base for other sauces, or for simply serving over pasta or vegetables.

MASSIVE GENIUS

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I was so impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make a delicious bechamel sauce without any problems.