Basic Bechamel Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 quart

Basic Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 quart milk

2 teaspoons salt

¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Bucatini All'Amatriciana

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light golden sandy color about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and not longer tastes gritty 10 to 20 minutes then season with salt and nutmeg.

Nutritional Information

Basic Bechamel Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 139.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 8.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 9.7g 15%

Saturated Fat: 6.1g 31%

Cholesterol: 28.8mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 452.5IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 13.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 146mg 15%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 14.6mg 5%

Potassium: 189.8mg 5%

Sodium: 682.6mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 87.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.