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Classic Béchamel Sauce

Classic Béchamel Sauce

Learn how to make classic béchamel sauce with this quick and easy recipe! Perfect for lasagna, cannelloni, and baked vegetables!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter 40 gr
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 40 gr
  • 2 cups milk 500 ml
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt

Equipment

  • 1 whisk
  • 1 nonstick pot

Method
 

  1. Add the butter to a pot (better if nonstick) and wait until it melts, then add the flour.
  2. Mix well with a whisk to avoid lumps until you obtain a thick roux.
  3. Add the milk all at once, stirring, and then salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
  4. Keep on stirring until the cream thickens as much as you need.
  5. Et voilà! Your classic béchamel is ready to go.