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    Home » Recipes » Sauces » Bechamel Sauce

    Bechamel Sauce Recipe (White Sauce)

    Published: May 14, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: November 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

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    Bechamel, commonly known as White Sauce, is a versatile staple in French and Italian cuisines, ideal for enhancing dishes like pasta, pizza, lasagna, casseroles, and soufflés. It's crafted from a blend of butter, flour, and milk, seasoned with Italian herbs to create a rich, smooth texture. This sauce's adaptability makes it perfect for enriching soups, pies, and baked vegetables as well.

    Creamy Bechamel or White Sauce in a bowl on a table
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    • Ingredients Overview
    • How to make Bechamel Sauce?
    • Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)
    • Recipe Video
    • Chef's Notes and Tips
    • Nutrition Info
    • Storage and Serving Suggestions

    The process begins by creating a roux with butter and flour, followed by the gradual addition of milk, resulting in a thick, creamy sauce. A touch of seasonings and herbs are added to intensify its taste.

    In my unique take, I've enriched this sauce with additional vegetables and flavors for my White Sauce Pasta recipe, featured on my blog. This adaptation offers a more fulfilling twist to the classic pasta dish. Check out the recipe for an enhanced pasta experience.

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    Ingredients Overview

    To create this classic Bechamel Sauce, you'll need a few simple pantry staples that are commonly found in most kitchens or readily available at local supermarkets. Here are the essentials:

    Ingredients for Bechamel or White Sauce placed on a table
    • Butter: You can use either salted or unsalted butter. If opting for salted butter, be mindful of the additional salt you add to the sauce.
    • All-Purpose Flour: Essential for making the roux, plain white flour is ideal for achieving a smooth and silky sauce.
    • Milk: Whole milk is preferred to give the sauce a rich and creamy texture.
    • Basic Seasonings: Black pepper powder and salt are the primary seasonings used. However, you're encouraged to personalize the sauce with Italian seasonings such as basil leaves, chili flakes, dried garlic powder, and other Italian herbs for added flavor.

    How to make Bechamel Sauce?

    Dive into the world of classic Italian cooking with my step-by-step Bechamel Sauce recipe, complete with photos and a video guide to ensure perfection. Let's embark on this culinary journey together, creating a sauce that will elevate your dishes to new heights!

    Creamy Bechamel or White Sauce in a bowl on a table

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    Creamy Bechamel or White Sauce in a bowl on a table

    Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)

    Bechamel, also known as White or Cream Sauce, is a staple in French and Italian cuisines, recognized for its thick, creamy texture. Made with basic ingredients like butter, flour, milk, and seasonings, this versatile sauce is essential for enhancing pasta, pizza, lasagna, casseroles, and soufflés.
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    Course: Dips & Condiments
    Cuisine: Italian, American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Cook: 15 minutes mins
    Adjust 4 serving

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups Milk
    • 3 tbsp Butter
    • 2 tsp All Purpose Flour
    • ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
    • Salt, as needed
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    Instructions
     

    To make Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)

    • Start by melting the butter in a pan over medium heat.
      Butter is melting in a pan
    • Mix in 2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour, ensuring no lumps form, and stir continuously until it gives off a nice aroma.
      Mixing all-purpose flour in butter
    • Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk, whisking constantly with a hand whisk or spatula, until the sauce becomes thick.
      Stirring milk in flour mixture
    • Lower the heat and season with black pepper powder and salt to taste.
      White Sauce with black pepper and salt seasoning
    • Your rich and creamy Bechamel Sauce, also known as White Sauce, is now ready to be used in your favorite recipes.
      Thick and creamy bechamel sauce

    To Use

    • Incorporate this silky smooth Bechamel Sauce into your pasta, drizzle over pizza, layer in lasagna, or lavish it on your favorite veggies for a delectable culinary experience.
      Serving Bechamel Sauce in a bowl

    Recipe Video

    Chef's Notes and Tips

    Tips for Perfect Bechamel Sauce:
    • Roast the Flour: Ensure to lightly roast the flour until it emits a fragrant aroma. This step is crucial for flavor but be careful not to burn it.
    • Manage the Heat: Cook both the flour and milk on medium heat to avoid scorching. If the sauce starts sticking, momentarily remove the pan from heat, stir, and then return it when it's cooled down.
    • Season to Taste: While the basic recipe uses salt and black pepper, you can elevate it with garlic powder, chili flakes, parsley, thyme, basil, or other Italian herbs for added zest.
    • Extra Creaminess: Introduce mozzarella or parmesan cheese for extra creaminess, or swap milk with heavy cream for a richer sauce.

    Nutrition Info

    Serving: 4tbsp | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    Disclaimer: We’re not nutrition experts. Nutritional info is estimated and should be used as a guide. For precise details, consult a professional.

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    Storage and Serving Suggestions

    For storage, the sauce can be refrigerated for up to a day in an airtight container. However, for the best flavor and comfort, I recommend preparing it fresh, especially since it takes less than 15 minutes to whip up from scratch.

    Serve this Bechamel Sauce with a variety of pasta such as angel hair, rotini, penne, and more for a delightful meal. It's also great as a base sauce for pizza, lasagna, casseroles, and soufflés.

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