Béchamel

In a saucepan

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

   For this step

   • 50 g·butter
2. 2
   Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon, without letting it brown, until the mixture thickens.

   For this step

   • 50 g·flour
3. 3
   Pour in the milk little by little, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

   For this step

   • 60 cl·milk
4. 4
   Season with salt, pepper and grated nutmeg.

   For this step

   • salt
   • pepper
   • grated nutmeg

Quick microwave version

1. 1
   In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for 1 min, then add the flour and stir well.

   For this step

   • 50 g·butter
   • 50 g·flour
2. 2
   Bring the milk to the boil and let it boil for a few moments.

   For this step

   • 60 cl·milk
3. 3
   Pour the milk over the butter and flour mixture while whisking, then season.

   For this step

   • 60 cl·milk
   • salt
   • pepper
   • grated nutmeg
4. 4
   Microwave for 1 more min, then whisk well. Continue in 30-second bursts if the sauce is not thick enough.

Serve with

• Lasagna
• Vegetarian Lasagna