Accidental Recipes

Why Béchamel? Because it's the right thing to do. Plus, you should always have butter, flour and milk in your kitchen. Ricotta may not always be on hand. Ingredients: Bechamel 3/6/5 days in the year 3 cups whole milk. If using skim or low fat, substitute some half and half or cream to bring the fat content of the milk up. 6 Tbl of unsalted butter 5 Tbl of flour salt a few gratings of fresh nutmeg, or a pinch of pre-ground 1 box lasagne noodles 6 cups or more of your favorite homemade tomato sauce (with or without meat) 3-4 cups of freshly ground Parmesan cheese Olive oil Bring a large pan of water to a boil to cook the lasagne noodles. While the pan is heating, heat the milk or milk mixture in a separate pan over a medium heat until hot, but not boiling. Stir occasionally. While the other two pans are heating, in a third pan (5 cups or more capacity), melt the butter over a medium heat. Once the butter melts and stops bubbling, slowly add the flour while whi