Quick Bechamel Sauce
or White Pasta Sauce!

Easy to prepare it forms the basis and used in a variety of Italian recipes as lasagna.

This recipe is the classical one as there are many variations enriched time by time with broth, cheeses or puréed tomatoes.

Here I'll show you in a few steps how to make it quick with a medium thickness which Italians generally prefer and goes better with lasagna.

Classic Style Béchamel Sauce

How to Prepare Béchamel Sauce

When you are making béchamel use a heavy steel saucepan (better if copper) to prevent the sauce from burning.

3.4. Start adding the milk and stir constantly with a wire whisk until completely absorbed, then bring to a boil. Keep cooking over low heat until smooth and thickened about 10 minutes.

5.6. Add salt to your taste and a pinch of nutmeg. Remove from the stove, stir for a minute more until it goes off the boil.

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