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Basic White Sauce
Basic white sauce is a cooked sauce typically made from milk thickened with a butter-and-flour roux, often called béchamel. It is commonly used as a base for casseroles, pasta dishes, and gravies.
Beneficial properties
source of calcium
provides protein
energy-dense
versatile cooking base
Nutritional highlights
It typically provides calcium, protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with small amounts of vitamin A and B vitamins depending on the milk and butter used.
Conditions it helps with
Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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