Basic White Sauce

09/12/2020
Yields8 Servings

Classification

NSW:  EVERYDAY   ACT: AMBER

Ingredients

 3 tbsp polyunsaturated margarine
 2 tbsp plain flour
 2 tbsp wholemeal plain flour
 1 l reduced-fat milk
 Pinch of nutmeg
 Cracked pepper to taste

Method

1

Melt the margarine in a small saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute, until the mixture forms a smooth ‘roux’ (see notes below).

2

Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

3

Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly.

4

Return the pan to the heat and bring to the boil, still stirring or whisking.

5

Reduce the heat and simmer the white sauce gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is smooth and thick.

6

Add nutmeg and season with pepper.

Tips

  • A roux is a mixture of butter and flour, cooked until bubbly.
  • This recipe can be used in Everyday meals such as lasagne, creamy vegetable pasta, macaroni cheese, vegetable pies, tuna bakes.
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (125mL)

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.9g11%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Sodium 101mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 6.9g
Protein 5.7g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 3 tbsp polyunsaturated margarine
 2 tbsp plain flour
 2 tbsp wholemeal plain flour
 1 l reduced-fat milk
 Pinch of nutmeg
 Cracked pepper to taste

Directions

1

Melt the margarine in a small saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute, until the mixture forms a smooth ‘roux’ (see notes below).

2

Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

3

Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly.

4

Return the pan to the heat and bring to the boil, still stirring or whisking.

5

Reduce the heat and simmer the white sauce gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is smooth and thick.

6

Add nutmeg and season with pepper.

Basic White Sauce