Besciamella

Mario Batali's Besciamella

skill level Easy

time 1-30min

servings 12

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Use this classic Italian sauce as the base for a wide range of other dishes

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• 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 3 cups Whole Milk
• 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• Nutmeg

ingredients 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

instructions Heat butter in medium sauce pan until melted.

ingredients 1/4 cup Flour

instructions Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until light golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.

ingredients 3 cups Whole Milk

instructions Heat the milk in a separate pan until it's just about to boil. Add milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds.

ingredients 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
Nutmeg

instructions Remove from heat and season with salt and nutmeg.