DTDinner Table

Lasagna Bechamel

co-op reference (refrences/Lasagna.pdf) · Prep 5 minutes · Cook 25 minutes

Per serving: 100 cal · 3 g protein · 6 g carbs · 7 g fat

servings
  • ⅝ cup butter (≈142 g)
  • ⅝ cup flour (≈75 g)
  • 1¼ qt whole milk (≈1.2 L) - warmed
  • 1¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp nutmeg - optional but recommended

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook 5-7 minutes, until pale golden but not browned.
  3. Slowly whisk in the warm milk.
  4. Simmer, whisking, until thick and smooth. It should coat a spoon but stay pourable, like heavy cream - not pasty.
  5. Season with the salt and nutmeg.
  6. Keep warm for assembly.

Notes