Recipe of White Sauce for Macaroni - Food Recipes

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Title: White Sauce for Macaroni
Categories : Sauces
Serving size: 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...