Title: White Sauce for Macaroni
Categories: Sauce
Yield: 1 Servings
| 2 | c | Milk |
| 2 | tb | Carrot,finely chopped |
| 2 | tb | Celery,finely chopped |
| 4 | tb | Onion,finely chopped |
| 4 | | Peppercorns |
| | | Clove |
| 1 | | Bay leaf,crumbled |
| 2 | tb | Butter |
| 2 | tb | Flour |
| | | Grating of nutmeg |
| | | Salt to taste |
| | | Fresh,pepper to taste |
In a heavy pot combine the milk,carrot,celery,onion,peppercorns,clove
and bay leaf.Heat until bubbles form around edge of pot.Set aside for 5
minutes and strain.
Over moderate heat,melt the butter in the saucepan.Add the flour and
stir until flour and butter are blended.Cook over moderate heat for 1
minute,stirring constantly.Add the strained milk in a slow steady stream as
you stir constantly with a whisk.Switch to a wooden spoon and continue to
stir as the mixture comes up to a simmer.Turn heat down and simmer for 5 to
10 minutes,stirring occasionally,until the sauce becomes smooth and
thick.Season to taste with nutmeg ans salt and pepper.Makes approximately 1
1/2 cups....
This Sauce Goes With Crusty Macaroni...