Béchamel without butter: the recipe with extra virgin olive oil

Béchamel without butter: the recipe with extra virgin olive oil
  • Preparation time 5 Min.
  • Cooking time 10 Min.
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Portions 4
  • Calories per Serving 100
  • Type of plate Seasoning

Béchamel is one of the fundamental sauces of Italian cuisine, prized for its creaminess and versatility. Perfect for enriching lasagna, cannelloni and many other dishes. The traditional version of this sauce is prepared with butter, but today we will prepare béchamel without butter, using extra virgin olive oil as a substitute: the result is a light and tasty sauce, perfect for those who want a healthier version of the classic béchamel.

Its velvety texture and delicate flavor make it ideal for enriching pasta dishes, main courses and side dishes. Discover the easy recipe for making a perfect béchamel sauce, ideal for all kinds of preparations in the kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 500ml Milk
  • 50gr Flour
  • 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • q.b. Nutmeg(grated)
  • q.b. Salt 

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Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk until it begins to come to a boil.

2. In another pot, put the EVO oil and flour, and stir well to prevent lumps from forming.

3. Add the hot milk a little at a time, continuing to stir with a whisk.

4. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

5. Add salt and nutmeg to taste, and mix well.

6. Let the béchamel rest for a few minutes before using it.

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