Simple White Sauce

This easy white sauce can become the base of so many favorites. Add some freshly grated parmesan cheese and you'll get a simple alfredo sauce. Toss with fresh veggies and pasta and ... presto! You've got primavera!
  • 4 T. cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 4 c. skim milk
  • 4 T. butter or margarine

In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper; using a wire whisk, stir in the milk until smooth. Add the butter or margarine. Stirring constantly with rubber spatula, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

  • Yields: about 4 cups sauce
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
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