Description
A smooth and creamy bechamel sauce perfect for layering in lasagna.
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.
- Remove from heat and use immediately in lasagna.
Notes
- Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- For a richer flavor, use warm milk.
- Adjust thickness by adding more milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: bechamel sauce, lasagna sauce, white sauce