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Parmesan Sauce

2.5

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A little of this sauce would be good over fish or steamed broccoli or cauliflower.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

1/3 cup all purpose flour
3 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon butter

Preparation

  1. Whisk flour in heavy medium saucepan to remove any lumps. Gradually add 1 cup milk, whisking until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups milk and nutmeg; whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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