Bechamel Sauce - 10 min

Bechamel Sauce

Bechamel sauce is a traditional Italian Sauce usually made to accompany pasta or serve as a dip. Commonly known as White sauce, the main ingredient in this sauce is Milk. Because of it's white colour and cheesy taste, It is also often called Cheese sauce; although, it can actually be made without cheese as well.




Where I learnt it from: My father
Approx prep time: 5 min
Approx cook time: 5 mins
Serves: 3 cups 

Cuisine: Italian 
Part of menu: Sauce
Hot/Cold:N/A

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 4 tablespoons of flour
• 3 cups milk
• Salt
• Black pepper

Major Equipment : None

Preparation: 

1. Melt the butter in a pot 
2. Add the flour and move to a low flame
3. Keep stiring
4. Gradually add the milk
5. Once the sauce thickens, add the salt and black pepper 

If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to post comments. Enjoy cooking!