2 cups milk
4 T (1/2 stick) butter
4 T flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste | In a
medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
In a separate heavy saucepan, melt the butter
over medium heat.
Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, for about 2-3 minutes.
With a wire whisk
or wooden spoon, gradually stir the hot milk into the flour & butter paste.
Raise the heat slightly and bring the
mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes more, stirring in parmesan or romano as the
sauce begins to thicken.
Taste the sauce & add salt & white pepper to taste.
Continue simmering until the sauce has
a thick consistency and coats the spoon.
Serve over pasta.
Makes 8 servings. |
