Béchamel Sauce

Béchamel is one of the basic sauces that is essential in any good kitchen. It pairs best with tomato sauce and is an indispensable addition to pasta dishes.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 0 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 8 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 50 g Butter, unsalted

  • 50 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

  • 0.5 l Milk, whole milk

  • 2 pinch Salt, table

  • 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

  • 1 pinch Spices, nutmeg, ground

Steps

  1. Place a saucepan with high edges on the stove and melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until the mixture becomes smooth. While stirring, slowly pour in the warm milk. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Stir for about 5 minutes over low heat.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 139.9 kcal
  • Fat: 9.11 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4.97 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
    • Sugars: 4.14 g
  • Protein: 3.31 g
  • Fiber: 0.17 g

Advice

If the sauce has lumps, blend it with an immersion blender. You can also mix in grated cheese (parmesan, edam, etc.) if desired.