White Sauce For Macaroni Recipe

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. . .