Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile white sauce recipes, crafted to transform ordinary vegetables into extraordinary dishes. From the classic Béchamel sauce, a staple in French cuisine, to the creamy Alfredo sauce, a beloved Italian favorite, our collection caters to diverse palates. Discover the secrets of creating a smooth, flavorful white sauce that elevates the taste of your favorite vegetables. Learn how to make a rich and creamy Mushroom sauce, perfect for enhancing the umami flavors of mushrooms. Experiment with a tangy and aromatic Lemon Butter sauce, adding a refreshing twist to your vegetables. Explore the vibrant flavors of a Pesto sauce, made with fresh herbs and nuts, bringing a burst of color and taste to your plate. Each recipe is carefully curated to ensure a seamless cooking experience, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. Embrace the culinary artistry of white sauces and elevate your vegetable dishes to new heights of deliciousness.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC WHITE SAUCE
You can make this basic white sauce recipe with flour, butter, milk, and seasonings. Variations include adding cheese, herbs, spices, or mustard.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Sauces
Time 14m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in flour.
- Whisk constantly and cook for about 2 minutes. Do not brown.
- Gradually stir in milk and continue cooking over low heat, constantly stirring, until sauce begins to thicken.
- Cook for 1 minute longer, still stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- For a richer sauce, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 147 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cup (6 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BASIC WHITE SAUCE
For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHEESE SAUCE FOR BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
The basic white sauce that your mother probably taught you, with cheese thrown in for yumminess. Definitely helps to convinces kids to eat their vegetables!
Provided by Samantha Webb
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour into butter until smooth. Pour milk into butter mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
WHITE SAUCE FOR VEGETABLES
Mom used this on cauliflower or broccoli. Can add cheese or dill to it to make a variation. Great on eggs, fish, veggies. I have also used this on carrots and peas. Yummy!
Provided by CookingMonster
Categories Sauces
Time 11m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt margarine.
- Add flour, salt and blend until smooth. Stir in cold milk, gradually until thick, stirring constantly.
- If thicker sauce is desired, use 3-4 tbsp margarine and 3-4 tablespoons flour.
- •For cheese sauce, add Cheese Whiz or cheddar to taste, and stir in until melted. Serve hot over vegetables, fish or eggs.
ALL- PURPOSE CHINESE WHITE SAUCE
This all-purpose Chinese white sauce is easy to make, store and use in any stir-fry. Keep this white stir-fry sauce in the refrigerator to whip up quick and healthy weekday dinners!
Provided by Bill
Categories Main Course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pour chicken, pork or vegetable stock into a resealable glass jar. It's best to use home-made stock but you can use store-bought as well. If you use store-bought prepared stock, try to use a pure stock without any other flavorings added (herbs, spices, etc.), as usually store-bought stocks are usually made for western cooking.
- Next, add the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites. It's best if these aromatics are very finely minced. Add, salt, sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce), and MSG if using.
- Seal, and shake well to combine. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake before using. Makes enough sauce for 4-6 dishes.
- Take your sliced meat, and velvet it using our method for velveting beef, velveting chicken, or velveting pork.
- Bring 4 to 6 cups of water to a boil, and blanch the vegetables and tofu for 30 to 60 seconds. Drain thoroughly and set aside. (Blanch in 2 batches if you have lots of vegetables, or if vegetables require different cooking times. Dense vegetables like carrots will take a little longer than snap peas, for example).
- Heat your wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke. Use 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to evenly coat the wok. Spread the velveted meat in the wok in one layer. Sear for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from the wok and set aside. Note, instead of searing the meat, you can also blanch it; just reduce oil to 1 tablespoon for stir-frying.
- Next, without washing the wok, reheat your wok over high heat, and add the blanched vegetables and Shaoxing wine. Stir everything together, and add the meat.
- Add ½ to ¾ cup of your white stir-fry sauce, and stir-fry everything together to deglaze the wok. Keep cooking until the sauce comes to a full simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry. Move the pork and vegetables to the sides of the wok. There should be a little well of sauce/liquid at the center of the wok. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the liquid, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Give everything a final stir. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Plate and serve over steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1093 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WHITE SAUCE
Our Test Kitchen's White Sauce enhances many kinds of veggies. In the photo on the opposite page, we topped cooked broccoli florets with the Lemon Chive Sauce variation.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts :
WHITE BEAN PRIMAVERA
Pasta primavera, the creamy, vegetable-heavy pasta dish popularized in the 1980s at Le Cirque, in New York, is a little too fussy for a busy weeknight, but this reimagined white bean version comes together in less than a half-hour. The simple beans and vegetables feel fancy in their robe of cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and mustard. The dish is best with fresh spring vegetables, and it's also very flexible: Substitute spinach for the peas, a handful of halved cherry tomatoes for the carrot, and sugar snap peas for the asparagus. Drained jarred artichoke hearts wouldn't be out of place, either.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, beans, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet (preferably straight-sided) over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt, and stir, then cook undisturbed in an even layer until one side is golden, about 4 minutes. (It's great if the butter browns, but decrease the heat if it threatens to get too dark.) Stir in the asparagus, carrot and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas, scallions and ½ teaspoon salt, then add the red-pepper flakes, oregano and a generous amount of black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the peas are warmed through and bright green, about 2 minutes.
- Add the white beans and the cream, lower the heat to medium, and let the cream come to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, Parmesan and Dijon. Taste and season with more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of warm water to the creamy beans to loosen as you like; the sauce will thicken as it cools. (You may need more water when you reheat any leftovers.) Serve in bowls topped with the nuts and a handful of basil leaves. Pass more Parmesan at the table.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your white sauce the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, not mushy.
- Use a good quality butter: Butter will give your white sauce a rich, creamy flavor.
- Don't boil the sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Boiling the sauce will cause it to curdle.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve the sauce immediately: White sauce is best served immediately after it is made.
Conclusion:
White sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor and creaminess to vegetables, pasta, and meat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious white sauce that will elevate any dish.
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