THICK BECHAMEL SAUCE WITH PARMESAN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Thick Bechamel Sauce With Parmesan and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Dav59

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 -3 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto or 2 -3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
salt and pepper

Steps:

Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
Add flour and cook until foamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the warm milk, I usually warm it in the microwave oven, and whisk constantly.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add parmesan cheese and tomato pesto. Stir until cheese has melted.
Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 332.8, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 9.7