France and Italy both lay claim to Besciamella sauce.
Besciamella is a creamy white sauce popular in Italian and French cuisine, where it's known as Bechamel. Although Besciamella sauce contains only a few ingredients, it's packed with flavor, making it popular for Italian dishes such as Bolognese-style lasagna, baked ziti and as a base for other cream sauces. Avoid store-bought, processed Besciamella sauce and make your own in a matter of minutes for the freshest flavor.
Instructions
1. Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in 4 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 7 minutes until the mixture is smooth and a light golden brown.
3. Heat 3 cups of milk in another medium saucepan until just below boiling.
4. Pour the hot milk immediately into the butter and flour mixture a cup at a time, constantly whisking with a wire whisk.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil for 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of salt, and a half teaspoon each of black pepper and nutmeg. Use the sauce in a pasta dish or other recipe as desired.
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