How to Make Besciamella (White Sauce)

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Classic Italian Besciamella

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Course Sauce

Cuisine Italian

Keyword besciamella, lasagna, white sauce

Prep Time 5minutes

Cook Time 15minutes

Total Time 20minutes

Servings 2cups

Calories 404kcal

Author Nonna Box

Ingredients

• 2cupswhole milk
• 4tablespoonsbutter
• 4tablespoonsfloursifted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• a dash of nutmegoptional

Instructions

• Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, until just about to boil. You’ll know it’s ready if it sends up a little steam when you stir it.
• While the milk is heating, melt the butter in another saucepan over medium low heat.
• Add the flour to the melted butter, whisking continuously, creating a smooth mixture. Keep whisking for another minute to let the roux cook. Be careful not to let it brown.
• Begin to whisk the milk into the roux slowly, a ladleful…

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1/2 depending on your heat desire
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• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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• 1 cup dry white wine
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Ingredients

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter and more for grilling the bread
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I started making this this dish when I would have extra short-ribs from a dinner party but then needed more than just leftovers because I was feeding dozens of hungry people for brunch.

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Serves 20 (or save some for later)

Ingredients

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• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
• 8 sprigs of thyme
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