Cheese Sauce for Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 2 cups of grated cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk until it forms a paste. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
First, add a 1/4 cup of milk and whisk until smooth. Repeat until you have added 1 cup of milk. Add the remaining milk and mix well. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
Let it boil for 1 minute and remove from the heat.
Add the cheese, salt, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the cheese melts.