Easy, Quick, and Microwaved Basic White Sauce

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   Let the temperature of the butter rise to room temperature.

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   Heat it in the microwave at 500 W, (for 10 seconds if it's fall or spring, or 15 in winter) then blend together with flour (it's easy to do with the back of a spoon).

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   Add in the milk and microwave at 500 W for 1 minute and 40 seconds.

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   Mix with a whisk.

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   When it's thickened, it's done.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   If you want it to be thin, heat the mixture for 30 seconds, mix vigorously, then repeat.

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   Once it returns to room temperature, it will be thick and creamy but that's fine.

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   If you're making a large amount, blend the butter and flour well and heat up the milk before for 2 minutes in the microwave.

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    Mix the milk in a little at a time and that should prevent lumps from forming.

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    Then just keep heating for 30 seconds at a time.

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    You can make pasta sauce by mixing this, consomme, salt and pepper, nutmeg, curry powder, and herbs..

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    You can use it as pizza sauceandor gnocchi version.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.