B1NounFeminine
la besciamella
béchamel / white sauce
/beh-shah-MEL-lah/
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What does ‘besciamella’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La besciamella è fondamentale per la lasagna al forno.
Béchamel is fundamental for oven-baked lasagna.
Prepara la besciamella con burro, farina e latte caldo.
She makes the béchamel with butter, flour and warm milk.
About This Word
Despite the French name, béchamel is claimed by both Italian and French culinary traditions.
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