White Sauce for Macaroni

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Title: White Sauce for Macaroni
Categories: Sauces
Yield: 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...

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